Ranch Rd. over East Kildeer Ck.
PoorMeade County, South Dakota · 2S&6.2E Unioncenter · Structure no. 000000047512350
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ranch Rd. over East Kildeer Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ranch Rd. over East Kildeer Ck. in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 years old, older 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 4 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.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ranch Rd. over East Kildeer Ck. built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Ranch Rd. over East Kildeer 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ranch Rd. over East Kildeer Ck. carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ranch Rd. over East Kildeer Ck.?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ranch Rd. over East Kildeer Ck.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.