US Bridges

US018 over Fall Rv

Fair

Fall River County, South Dakota · 0.1 W JCT US 385 · Structure no. 000000024298038

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,687
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over Fall Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying US018 over Fall Rv in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 4,687 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,965 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesUS018
CrossesFall Rv
Location0.1 W JCT US 385
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.42205, -103.46513
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,687 (2024)
Projected traffic6,965 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US018 over Fall Rv built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 over Fall Rv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US018 over Fall Rv carry?

About 4,687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US018 over Fall Rv?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US018 over Fall Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.