US Bridges

SD087 over Grace Coolidge Ck

Good

Custer County, South Dakota · 4.9 N JCT US 16A · Structure no. 000000017302039

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
824
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD087 over Grace Coolidge Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD087 over Grace Coolidge Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 824 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSD087
CrossesGrace Coolidge Ck
Location4.9 N JCT US 16A
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates43.81101, -103.45317
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic824 (2024)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SD087 over Grace Coolidge Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD087 over Grace Coolidge 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SD087 over Grace Coolidge Ck carry?

About 824 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SD087 over Grace Coolidge Ck?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SD087 over Grace Coolidge Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.