US Bridges

US083 over Ash Ck

Good

Jones County, South Dakota · 1.8 N Mellette CO Line · Structure no. 000000038192297

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,601
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US083 over Ash Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US083 over Ash 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,601 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long.

CarriesUS083
CrossesAsh Ck
Location1.8 N Mellette CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates43.7398, -100.68285
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,601 (2023)
Projected traffic1,880 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ash Ck built?

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

What condition is US083 over Ash 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US083 over Ash Ck carry?

About 1,601 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US083 over Ash Ck?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US083 over Ash Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.