US Bridges

US016 over Lightning Ck

Good

Custer County, South Dakota · 7.8 W JCT US 385 S · Structure no. 000000017161088

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,518
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US016 over Lightning Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US016 over Lightning Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,518 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,476 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS016
CrossesLightning Ck
Location7.8 W JCT US 385 S
RouteU.S. Route 16
Coordinates43.74163, -103.73817
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating108.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,518 (2024)
Projected traffic2,476 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US016 over Lightning Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US016 over Lightning Ck 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does US016 over Lightning Ck carry?

About 1,518 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US016 over Lightning Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US016 over Lightning Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.