US Bridges

FAS 3214 over Bad Rv

Fair

Stanley County, South Dakota · 0.6W & 1.8S of Ft. Pierre · Structure no. 000000059391311

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
419 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3214 over Bad Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3214 over Bad Rv in Stanley County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2032. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFAS 3214
CrossesBad Rv
Location0.6W & 1.8S of Ft. Pierre
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.3272, -100.38391
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic277 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3214 over Bad Rv built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3214 over Bad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3214 over Bad Rv carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 3214 over Bad Rv?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3214 over Bad Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.