US Bridges

US018 over Fall Rv

Fair

Fall River County, South Dakota · 1.0 W JCT Sd 79 N · Structure no. 000000024324051

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,064
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over Fall Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US018 over Fall Rv in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5 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 5,064 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,525 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesUS018
CrossesFall Rv
Location1.0 W JCT Sd 79 N
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.40305, -103.41511
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,064 (2024)
Projected traffic7,525 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US018 over Fall Rv built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 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 2025.

How much traffic does US018 over Fall Rv carry?

About 5,064 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US018 over Fall Rv?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns US018 over Fall Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.