US Bridges

County RD over Box Elder Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 3.8E 0.1S Black Hawk · Structure no. 000000047170612

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,895
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Box Elder Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD over Box Elder Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,895 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCounty RD
CrossesBox Elder Ck
Location3.8E 0.1S Black Hawk
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.15387, -103.23145
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,895 (2022)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD over Box Elder Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD over Box Elder 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 County RD over Box Elder Ck carry?

About 1,895 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Box Elder Ck?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns County RD over Box Elder Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.