Paulsen RD over Cottonwood Ck
GoodPennington County, South Dakota · 0.6W & 2.1N of Quinn · Structure no. 000000052952341
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paulsen RD over Cottonwood Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Paulsen RD over Cottonwood Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paulsen RD over Cottonwood Ck built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paulsen RD over Cottonwood 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Paulsen RD over Cottonwood Ck carry?
About 17 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Paulsen RD over Cottonwood Ck?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Paulsen RD over Cottonwood Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.