US Bridges

Nemo Rd. over Boxelder Ck

Fair

Meade County, South Dakota · 11 S 0.6 W Tilford · Structure no. 000000047065619

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nemo Rd. over Boxelder Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nemo Rd. over Boxelder Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesNemo Rd.
CrossesBoxelder Ck
Location11 S 0.6 W Tilford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.14157, -103.4447
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nemo Rd. over Boxelder Ck built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nemo Rd. over Boxelder 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nemo Rd. over Boxelder Ck carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nemo Rd. over Boxelder Ck?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nemo Rd. over Boxelder Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.