White Butte Road over Lodgepole Ck
PoorPosted for loadPerkins County, South Dakota · 4.5E 13.9 N Bison · Structure no. 000000053281151
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 163
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
White Butte Road over Lodgepole Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Butte Road over Lodgepole Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was White Butte Road over Lodgepole Ck built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is White Butte Road over Lodgepole 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does White Butte Road over Lodgepole Ck carry?
About 163 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is White Butte Road over Lodgepole Ck?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns White Butte Road over Lodgepole Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.