US Bridges

Riverside Road over Cheyenne Rv

Fair

Custer County, South Dakota · 11.7E & 0.8N Buffalo Gap · Structure no. 000000017496252

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
695 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Road over Cheyenne Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Road over Cheyenne Rv in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2034. The structure is 695 ft (211.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesRiverside Road
CrossesCheyenne Rv
Location11.7E & 0.8N Buffalo Gap
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.50162, -103.07424
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length695 ft (211.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic114 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Riverside Road over Cheyenne Rv built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Road over Cheyenne Rv 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Road over Cheyenne Rv carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Road over Cheyenne Rv?

The structure is 695 ft (211.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Road over Cheyenne Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.