Junction Avenue over Bear Butte Ck
GoodMeade County, South Dakota · Junction Ave - Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047030429
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Junction Avenue over Bear Butte Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Junction Avenue over Bear Butte Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Junction Avenue over Bear Butte Ck built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Junction Avenue 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 Junction Avenue over Bear Butte Ck carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Junction Avenue over Bear Butte Ck?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Junction Avenue over Bear Butte Ck?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.