US Bridges

Trask RD over Bull Ck

FairPosted for load

Pennington County, South Dakota · 3.2E 8.5N Wasta · Structure no. 000000052837220

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trask RD over Bull Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trask RD over Bull Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesTrask RD
CrossesBull Ck
Location3.2E 8.5N Wasta
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.19715, -102.37317
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Trask RD over Bull Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trask RD over Bull 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 Trask RD over Bull Ck carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Trask RD over Bull Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Trask RD over Bull Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.