US Bridges

SD053 over White Rv

Fair

Lyman County, South Dakota · Mellette CO Line · Structure no. 000000043018330

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD053 over White Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD053 over White Rv in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 74.6 mi (120 km).

CarriesSD053
CrossesWhite Rv
LocationMellette CO Line
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates43.71784, -100.32278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2024)
Projected traffic68 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed74.6 mi (120 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD053 over White Rv built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD053 over White Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SD053 over White Rv carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SD053 over White Rv?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SD053 over White Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.