Opal Rd. over Horse Ck
FairPosted for loadMeade County, South Dakota · 9S & 1.5 W Maurine · Structure no. 000000047475100
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Opal Rd. over Horse Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Opal Rd. over Horse Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Opal Rd. over Horse Ck built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Opal Rd. over Horse 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 Opal Rd. over Horse Ck carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Opal Rd. over Horse Ck?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Opal Rd. over Horse Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.