US Bridges

State Park RD over Grace Coolidge Creek

Fair

Custer County, South Dakota · 10.9 E & 1.1 S Custer · Structure no. 000000017339072

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
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 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.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesState Park RD
CrossesGrace Coolidge Creek
Location10.9 E & 1.1 S Custer
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.76485, -103.37997
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$20,000 (2022 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 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 October 2024.

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

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Park RD over Grace Coolidge Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns State Park RD over Grace Coolidge Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.