US Bridges

SD015 over North Fork Whetstone Rv

Fair

Roberts County, South Dakota · 1.4 E JCT Sd 123 · Structure no. 000000055195360

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
786
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD015 over North Fork Whetstone Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD015 over North Fork Whetstone Rv in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,534 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSD015
CrossesNorth Fork Whetstone Rv
Location1.4 E JCT Sd 123
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates45.41297, -96.83248
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2024)
Projected traffic1,534 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD015 over North Fork Whetstone Rv built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD015 over North Fork Whetstone Rv 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 2024.

How much traffic does SD015 over North Fork Whetstone Rv carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SD015 over North Fork Whetstone Rv?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SD015 over North Fork Whetstone Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.