US385 over Horsehead Ck
FairFall River County, South Dakota · 5.0 S JCT US 18 E · Structure no. 000000024420250
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 673
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US385 over Horsehead Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US385 over Horsehead Ck in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US385 over Horsehead Ck built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is US385 over Horsehead Ck 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US385 over Horsehead Ck carry?
About 673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US385 over Horsehead Ck?
The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US385 over Horsehead Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.