US Bridges

109th Street over Spring Creek

Good

Campbell County, South Dakota · 1.5 S & 5.1 W of Herreid · Structure no. 000000011149090

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

109th Street over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 109th Street over Spring Creek in Campbell County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Carries109th Street
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.5 S & 5.1 W of Herreid
RouteCounty Highway 6104
Coordinates45.81138, -100.17519
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2022)
Projected traffic121 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 109th Street over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 109th Street over Spring Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 109th Street over Spring Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 109th Street over Spring Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 109th Street over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.