US Bridges

US016A over Grace Coolidge Ck

Fair

Custer County, South Dakota · 4.4 E JCT Sd 87 N · Structure no. 000000017332066

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,562
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US016A over Grace Coolidge Ck is a concrete slab carrying US016A over Grace Coolidge Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,562 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,548 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesUS016A
CrossesGrace Coolidge Ck
Location4.4 E JCT Sd 87 N
RouteU.S. Route 16
Coordinates43.77192, -103.39497
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,562 (2024)
Projected traffic2,548 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 US016A over Grace Coolidge Ck built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US016A over Grace Coolidge 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US016A over Grace Coolidge Ck carry?

About 1,562 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US016A over Grace Coolidge Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US016A over Grace Coolidge Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.