Opal Rd. over Beaver Dam Ck
PoorMeade County, South Dakota · 9 S 8.5 E Maurine · Structure no. 000000047575100
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Opal Rd. over Beaver Dam Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Opal Rd. over Beaver Dam Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Opal Rd. over Beaver Dam Ck built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Opal Rd. over Beaver Dam 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Opal Rd. over Beaver Dam Ck carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Opal Rd. over Beaver Dam Ck?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Opal Rd. over Beaver Dam Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.