US Bridges

Whitewood RD over Bear Butte Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · West Edge of Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047014427

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitewood RD over Bear Butte Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Whitewood RD over Bear Butte Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 875 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesWhitewood RD
CrossesBear Butte Ck
LocationWest Edge of Sturgis
RouteCity Street 6545
Coordinates44.41988, -103.5421
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2022)
Projected traffic1,105 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Whitewood RD over Bear Butte Ck built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitewood RD over Bear Butte Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Whitewood RD over Bear Butte Ck carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whitewood RD over Bear Butte Ck?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Whitewood RD over Bear Butte Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.