Camp Comfort Road over Spearfish Ck
PoorLawrence County, South Dakota · 1.5N Spearfish · Structure no. 000000041087043
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Camp Comfort Road over Spearfish Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Camp Comfort Road over Spearfish Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Camp Comfort Road over Spearfish Ck built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Camp Comfort Road over Spearfish Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Camp Comfort Road over Spearfish Ck carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Camp Comfort Road over Spearfish Ck?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Camp Comfort Road over Spearfish Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.