US Bridges

SD471 over Cottonwood Ck

Good

Fall River County, South Dakota · 1.3 S of Edgemont · Structure no. 000000024116133

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD471 over Cottonwood Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD471 over Cottonwood Ck in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesSD471
CrossesCottonwood Ck
Location1.3 S of Edgemont
RouteState Highway 471
Coordinates43.28534, -103.82692
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2024)
Projected traffic294 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 SD471 over Cottonwood Ck built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD471 over Cottonwood 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SD471 over Cottonwood Ck carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SD471 over Cottonwood Ck?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SD471 over Cottonwood Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.