Country Road over Box Elder Ck
PoorPosted for loadPennington County, South Dakota · 1.7N 0.6E Elk Vale Exit · Structure no. 000000052444270
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,214
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Country Road over Box Elder Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Country Road over Box Elder Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,214 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,214 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Country Road over Box Elder Ck built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Country Road over Box Elder Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Country Road over Box Elder Ck carry?
About 1,214 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Country Road over Box Elder Ck?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Country Road over Box Elder Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.