US Bridges

US018 P over Cheyenne Rv

Good

Fall River County, South Dakota · 0.2 N of Edgemont · Structure no. 000000024118119

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 P over Cheyenne Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US018 P over Cheyenne Rv in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 361 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2044. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS018 P
CrossesCheyenne Rv
Location0.2 N of Edgemont
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.30641, -103.82078
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2024)
Projected traffic536 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US018 P over Cheyenne Rv built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 P over Cheyenne Rv 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 US018 P over Cheyenne Rv carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US018 P over Cheyenne Rv?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US018 P over Cheyenne Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.