Fdr 140 over Box Elder Creek
GoodMeade County, South Dakota · T 3 N R 5 E Sec 27 · Structure no. 020308000010017
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 140 over Box Elder Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fdr 140 over Box Elder Creek in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 19 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 140 over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 140 over Box Elder Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 140 over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is Fdr 140 over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 140 over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.