US Bridges

182 ST over Shaefer Ck

Fair

Hand County, South Dakota · 16N & 0.4 W Miller · Structure no. 000000030156100

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

182 ST over Shaefer Ck is a steel culvert carrying 182 ST over Shaefer Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Carries182 ST
CrossesShaefer Ck
Location16N & 0.4 W Miller
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.75065, -98.99483
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic27 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 182 ST over Shaefer Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 182 ST over Shaefer 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 182 ST over Shaefer Ck carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 182 ST over Shaefer Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns 182 ST over Shaefer Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.