US Bridges

Long Valley Road over Pass Ck

Fair

Jackson County, South Dakota · 4.2E Long Valley · Structure no. 000000036362370

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Valley Road over Pass Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Long Valley Road over Pass Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLong Valley Road
CrossesPass Ck
Location4.2E Long Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.46166, -101.41205
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Long Valley Road over Pass Ck built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Valley Road over Pass 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Long Valley Road over Pass Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Long Valley Road over Pass Ck?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Long Valley Road over Pass Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.