US Bridges

Fox Ridge Rd. over Ck

Fair

Meade County, South Dakota · 1.8E 1.7S Opal · Structure no. 000000047560117

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Ridge Rd. over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox Ridge Rd. over Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Ridge Rd.
CrossesCk
Location1.8E 1.7S Opal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMeade County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.86853, -102.45164
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Ridge Rd. over Ck built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Ridge Rd. over 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 Fox Ridge Rd. over Ck carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fox Ridge Rd. over Ck?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Ridge Rd. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.