Scenic Road over Cheyenne Rv
PoorClosed to trafficFall River County, South Dakota · 3.5E & 3.3S Hot Springs · Structure no. 000000024327064
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2012
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 666 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scenic Road over Cheyenne Rv is a steel truss - thru carrying Scenic Road over Cheyenne Rv in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2032. The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long and 19 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scenic Road over Cheyenne Rv built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is Scenic Road over Cheyenne Rv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2012.
How much traffic does Scenic Road over Cheyenne Rv carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Scenic Road over Cheyenne Rv?
The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Scenic Road over Cheyenne Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.