Erskine over Boxelder Creek
FairPennington County, South Dakota · T 2 N R 5 E Sec 1 · Structure no. 020308000010010
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Erskine over Boxelder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erskine over Boxelder Creek in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Erskine over Boxelder Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Erskine over Boxelder Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Erskine over Boxelder Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is Erskine over Boxelder Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Erskine over Boxelder Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.