Fdr 140 over Boxelder Creek
FairMeade County, South Dakota · T 3 N R 5 E Sec 28 · Structure no. 020308000010079
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 140 over Boxelder Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Fdr 140 over Boxelder 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Fdr 140 over Boxelder Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 140 over Boxelder Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 140 over Boxelder Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is Fdr 140 over Boxelder Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 140 over Boxelder Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.