202nd St. over Bear Butte Ck
PoorClosed to trafficMeade County, South Dakota · 5.3E Bear Butte · Structure no. 000000047183390
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2014
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
202nd St. over Bear Butte Ck is a steel culvert carrying 202nd St. 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 202nd St. over Bear Butte Ck built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is 202nd St. over Bear Butte Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2014.
How much traffic does 202nd St. over Bear Butte Ck carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 202nd St. over Bear Butte Ck?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).
Who owns 202nd St. over Bear Butte Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.