US Bridges

145th Ave. over Bear Butte Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 7 E 3 N Bear Butte · Structure no. 000000047205363

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

145th Ave. over Bear Butte Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 145th Ave. over Bear Butte Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Carries145th Ave.
CrossesBear Butte Ck
Location7 E 3 N Bear Butte
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.5123, -103.1538
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 145th Ave. over Bear Butte Ck built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 145th Ave. 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 145th Ave. over Bear Butte Ck carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 145th Ave. over Bear Butte Ck?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 145th Ave. over Bear Butte Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.