Saint Joe ST over Chipmunk Gulch
GoodLawrence County, South Dakota · ST Joe ST Spearfish · Structure no. 000000041090071
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saint Joe ST over Chipmunk Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Saint Joe ST over Chipmunk Gulch in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saint Joe ST over Chipmunk Gulch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saint Joe ST over Chipmunk Gulch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Saint Joe ST over Chipmunk Gulch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Saint Joe ST over Chipmunk Gulch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Saint Joe ST over Chipmunk Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.