US Bridges

State Park RD over BNSF RR

FairPosted for load

Walworth County, South Dakota · 2.0E & 1.0S Mobridge · Structure no. 000000065040050

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

State Park RD over BNSF RR is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Park RD over BNSF RR in Walworth County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesState Park RD
CrossesBNSF RR
Location2.0E & 1.0S Mobridge
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates45.52308, -100.38664
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Park RD over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is State Park RD over BNSF RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Park RD over BNSF RR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Park RD over BNSF RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns State Park RD over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.