US Bridges

SD071 over Cascade Ck

Good

Fall River County, South Dakota · 8 S of Hot Springs · Structure no. 000000024251099

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD071 over Cascade Ck is a concrete continuous frame carrying SD071 over Cascade Ck in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 382 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSD071
CrossesCascade Ck
Location8 S of Hot Springs
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates43.33716, -103.5567
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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2024)
Projected traffic568 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 SD071 over Cascade Ck built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD071 over Cascade 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SD071 over Cascade Ck carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SD071 over Cascade Ck?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD071 over Cascade Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.