US Bridges

US012 over Burlington Northern RR

Good

Walworth County, South Dakota · 0.2 S JCT Sd 130 E · Structure no. 000000065210063

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,111
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US012 over Burlington Northern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US012 over Burlington Northern RR in Walworth County, South Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,111 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,333 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesUS012
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location0.2 S JCT Sd 130 E
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates45.50335, -100.03818
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,111 (2024)
Projected traffic3,333 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US012 over Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US012 over Burlington Northern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US012 over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 2,111 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US012 over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US012 over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.