US Bridges

S 11th Street over French Ck

FairPosted for load

Custer County, South Dakota · S 11th Street; Custer · Structure no. 000000017234071

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 11th Street over French Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 11th Street over French Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS 11th Street
CrossesFrench Ck
LocationS 11th Street; Custer
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.76677, -103.59009
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S 11th Street over French Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 11th Street over French Ck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S 11th Street over French Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 11th Street over French Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S 11th Street over French Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.