US014A over Bear Butte Ck
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 0.1 E Lawrence CO Line · Structure no. 000000047002437
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,870
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US014A over Bear Butte Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US014A over Bear Butte Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,870 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,955 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US014A over Bear Butte Ck built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US014A over Bear Butte Ck 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US014A over Bear Butte Ck carry?
About 6,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US014A over Bear Butte Ck?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US014A over Bear Butte Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.