US Bridges

N 2nd ST Old HWY79 over Ck

Good

Custer County, South Dakota · 0.2 N of Hermosa · Structure no. 000000017434018

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 2nd ST Old HWY79 over Ck is a concrete culvert carrying N 2nd ST Old HWY79 over Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN 2nd ST Old HWY79
CrossesCk
Location0.2 N of Hermosa
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.84276, -103.19099
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 N 2nd ST Old HWY79 over Ck built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 2nd ST Old HWY79 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N 2nd ST Old HWY79 over Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N 2nd ST Old HWY79 over Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N 2nd ST Old HWY79 over Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.