US Bridges

US083 over Horse Ck

Good

Jones County, South Dakota · 3.1 N Mellette CO Line · Structure no. 000000038192284

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,188
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US083 over Horse Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US083 over Horse Ck in Jones County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,491 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesUS083
CrossesHorse Ck
Location3.1 N Mellette CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates43.75937, -100.68223
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,188 (2024)
Projected traffic1,491 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US083 over Horse Ck built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US083 over Horse Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US083 over Horse Ck carry?

About 1,188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US083 over Horse Ck?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US083 over Horse Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.