US Bridges

Base Line Road over Box Elder Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 1.0 W 3.8 S Wasta · Structure no. 000000052790348

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Base Line Road over Box Elder Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Base Line Road over Box Elder Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesBase Line Road
CrossesBox Elder Ck
Location1.0 W 3.8 S Wasta
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.01212, -102.46791
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2022)
Projected traffic23 by 2040
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Base Line Road over Box Elder Ck built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Base Line Road over Box Elder Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Base Line Road over Box Elder Ck carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Base Line Road over Box Elder Ck?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Base Line Road over Box Elder Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.