Old Marcus RD over Red Owl Ck
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 7.9 W & 23.7S Faith · Structure no. 000000047671247
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Marcus RD over Red Owl Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old Marcus RD over Red Owl Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Marcus RD over Red Owl Ck built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Marcus 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 Old Marcus RD over Red Owl Ck carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Marcus RD over Red Owl Ck?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Marcus RD over Red Owl Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.