US Bridges

Radar Hill Road over Boxelder Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 1.0W 0.3S Box Elder · Structure no. 000000052480282

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
966
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radar Hill Road over Boxelder Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Radar Hill Road over Boxelder Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 966 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRadar Hill Road
CrossesBoxelder Ck
Location1.0W 0.3S Box Elder
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.10938, -103.09083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic966 (2022)
Projected traffic966 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Radar Hill Road over Boxelder Ck built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radar Hill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Radar Hill Road over Boxelder Ck carry?

About 966 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Radar Hill Road over Boxelder Ck?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Radar Hill Road over Boxelder Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.