Paulsen RD over Cottonwood Ck
PoorPosted for loadPennington County, South Dakota · 2.3E & 2.2N of Quinn · Structure no. 000000052983340
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paulsen RD over Cottonwood Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paulsen RD over Cottonwood Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paulsen RD over Cottonwood Ck built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Paulsen RD over Cottonwood Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Paulsen RD over Cottonwood Ck carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Paulsen RD over Cottonwood Ck?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Paulsen RD over Cottonwood Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.