US Bridges

8th ST in Custer over French Ck

Good

Custer County, South Dakota · Eighth St. Custer · Structure no. 000000017232071

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th ST in Custer over French Ck is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 8th ST in Custer over French Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries8th ST in Custer
CrossesFrench Ck
LocationEighth St. Custer
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.76623, -103.59502
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic410 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 8th ST in Custer over French Ck built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th ST in Custer over French 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 8th ST in Custer over French Ck carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 8th ST in Custer over French Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 8th ST in Custer over French Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.