US Bridges

US018 W over Horsehead Ck

Good

Fall River County, South Dakota · 6 N JCT US 385 S · Structure no. 000000024382153

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
998
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 W over Horsehead Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US018 W over Horsehead Ck in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 998 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,483 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesUS018 W
CrossesHorsehead Ck
Location6 N JCT US 385 S
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.25539, -103.3064
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic998 (2024)
Projected traffic1,483 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 W over Horsehead Ck built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 W over Horsehead 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US018 W over Horsehead Ck carry?

About 998 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US018 W over Horsehead Ck?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US018 W over Horsehead Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.