Bear Creek RD over Bear Ck
FairPennington County, South Dakota · 0.8E 3.0N Scenic · Structure no. 000000052759479
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek RD over Bear Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bear Creek RD over Bear Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek RD over Bear Ck built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek RD over Bear 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 Bear Creek RD over Bear Ck carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek RD over Bear 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 Bear Creek RD over Bear Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.