US Bridges

State Park RD over Grace Coolidge Creek

PoorPosted for load

Custer County, South Dakota · 8.6E 3.7N of Custer · Structure no. 000000017316043

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

State Park RD over Grace Coolidge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Park RD over Grace Coolidge Creek in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesState Park RD
CrossesGrace Coolidge Creek
Location8.6E 3.7N of Custer
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.80614, -103.42669
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Park RD over Grace Coolidge Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park RD over Grace Coolidge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does State Park RD over Grace Coolidge Creek carry?

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

How long is State Park RD over Grace Coolidge Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns State Park RD over Grace Coolidge Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.