US Bridges

SD036EF (cord #11) over Grace Coolidge Ck

Good

Custer County, South Dakota · 4 MI S. & 5.3 W. Hermosa · Structure no. 000000017377059

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD036EF (cord #11) over Grace Coolidge Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD036EF (cord #11) over Grace Coolidge Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesSD036EF (cord #11)
CrossesGrace Coolidge Ck
Location4 MI S. & 5.3 W. Hermosa
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates43.78199, -103.3056
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2023)
Projected traffic785 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 SD036EF (cord #11) over Grace Coolidge Ck built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD036EF (cord #11) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SD036EF (cord #11) over Grace Coolidge Ck carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SD036EF (cord #11) over Grace Coolidge Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SD036EF (cord #11) over Grace Coolidge Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.