US018 over Draw
FairFall River County, South Dakota · 3 S JCT US 18 & Sd 89 · Structure no. 000000024162058
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 804 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,434
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US018 over Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US018 over Draw in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,434 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,617 by 2044. The structure is 804 ft (245.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US018 over Draw built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US018 over Draw 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US018 over Draw carry?
About 2,434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US018 over Draw?
The structure is 804 ft (245.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US018 over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.