US Bridges

Norris Peak Road over Boxelder Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 1.1E 3.0N Johnson Sd · Structure no. 000000052319268

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
471
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norris Peak Road over Boxelder Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Norris Peak Road over Boxelder Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 471 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

CarriesNorris Peak Road
CrossesBoxelder Ck
Location1.1E 3.0N Johnson Sd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.1294, -103.41275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2022)
Projected traffic471 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norris Peak Road over Boxelder Ck built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norris Peak Road over Boxelder 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Norris Peak Road over Boxelder Ck carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Norris Peak Road over Boxelder Ck?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Norris Peak Road over Boxelder Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.