Red Owl Rd. over Red Owl Ck
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 0.1 M1. S. Red Owl · Structure no. 000000047510237
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Owl Rd. over Red Owl Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Red Owl Rd. over Red Owl Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Owl Rd. over Red Owl Ck built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Owl Rd. over Red Owl 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 Red Owl Rd. over Red Owl Ck carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Red Owl Rd. over Red Owl Ck?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Red Owl Rd. over Red Owl Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.