US Bridges

Hillsview Road over Spearfish Ck

Fair

Lawrence County, South Dakota · Hillsview Road-Spearfish · Structure no. 000000041091070

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillsview Road over Spearfish Ck is a concrete slab carrying Hillsview Road over Spearfish Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHillsview Road
CrossesSpearfish Ck
LocationHillsview Road-Spearfish
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.50304, -103.86741
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hillsview Road over Spearfish Ck built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillsview Road over Spearfish 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hillsview Road over Spearfish Ck carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hillsview Road over Spearfish Ck?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Hillsview Road over Spearfish Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.