Bennet Road over Box Elder Ck
PoorPosted for loadPennington County, South Dakota · 0.5N & 1.0E Elk Vale Exit · Structure no. 000000052460280
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 881
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bennet Road over Box Elder Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bennet Road over Box Elder Ck in Pennington 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 881 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bennet Road over Box Elder Ck built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bennet 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bennet Road over Box Elder Ck carry?
About 881 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bennet Road over Box Elder Ck?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bennet Road over Box Elder Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.