Broadway Ave over Hilgers Gulch
FairHughes County, South Dakota · Broadway Ave Pierre · Structure no. 000000033114121
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,045
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway Ave over Hilgers Gulch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Broadway Ave over Hilgers Gulch in Hughes County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 6,045 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,045 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadway Ave over Hilgers Gulch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broadway Ave over Hilgers Gulch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Broadway Ave over Hilgers Gulch carry?
About 6,045 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Broadway Ave over Hilgers Gulch?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Broadway Ave over Hilgers Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.