Dyess Ave over Box Elder Ck
FairPennington County, South Dakota · 2.3N 1.0W Elk Vale Exit · Structure no. 000000052440264
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 671
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dyess Ave over Box Elder Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dyess Ave over Box Elder Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dyess Ave over Box Elder Ck built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dyess Ave over Box Elder 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 2023.
How much traffic does Dyess Ave over Box Elder Ck carry?
About 671 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Dyess Ave over Box Elder Ck?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Dyess Ave over Box Elder Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.