US Bridges

Indian Canyon over Plum Ck

Good

Fall River County, South Dakota · 8.7E JCT Sd 471 · Structure no. 000000024204160

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Canyon over Plum Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Indian Canyon over Plum Ck 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 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIndian Canyon
CrossesPlum Ck
Location8.7E JCT Sd 471
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.24596, -103.65456
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Indian Canyon over Plum Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Canyon over Plum 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Canyon over Plum Ck carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Indian Canyon over Plum Ck?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Canyon over Plum Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.