HWY 63 Service RD over Cottonwood Ck
FairPosted for loadStanley County, South Dakota · 4.2S JCT SD34 & US14 · Structure no. 000000059021322
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 63 Service RD over Cottonwood Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 63 Service RD over Cottonwood Ck in Stanley County, South Dakota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 HWY 63 Service RD over Cottonwood Ck built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 63 Service RD over Cottonwood Ck 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does HWY 63 Service RD over Cottonwood Ck carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY 63 Service RD over Cottonwood Ck?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 63 Service RD over Cottonwood Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.