US Bridges

Conata Basin RD over Trib to White River

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 1.7E &12.3S Wall · Structure no. 000000052930484

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conata Basin RD over Trib to White River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Conata Basin RD over Trib to White River 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 5 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesConata Basin RD
CrossesTrib to White River
Location1.7E &12.3S Wall
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.81576, -102.19879
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Conata Basin RD over Trib to White River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conata Basin RD over Trib to White River 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 Conata Basin RD over Trib to White River carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Conata Basin RD over Trib to White River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Conata Basin RD over Trib to White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.