US Bridges

Four Corners Road over Cheyenne Rv

PoorPosted for load

Haakon County, South Dakota · 15.7W 4.4N Milesvill · Structure no. 000000028003156

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,520 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Four Corners Road over Cheyenne Rv is a steel truss - thru carrying Four Corners Road over Cheyenne Rv in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 1,520 ft (463.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesFour Corners Road
CrossesCheyenne Rv
Location15.7W 4.4N Milesvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.52052, -101.99221
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,520 ft (463.3 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Four Corners Road over Cheyenne Rv built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Four Corners 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Four Corners Road over Cheyenne Rv carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Four Corners Road over Cheyenne Rv?

The structure is 1,520 ft (463.3 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Four Corners Road over Cheyenne Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.