Duren over Boxelder
GoodMeade County, South Dakota · T 2 N R 5 E Sec 12 · Structure no. 020308000010061
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Duren over Boxelder is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duren over Boxelder in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Duren over Boxelder built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Duren over Boxelder 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 Duren over Boxelder carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is Duren over Boxelder?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Duren over Boxelder?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.