US Bridges

Exit 10 Service RD over Spearfish Ck

Good

Lawrence County, South Dakota · 0.2 W JCT US 85 · Structure no. 000000041092060

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exit 10 Service RD over Spearfish Ck is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Exit 10 Service RD over Spearfish Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2032. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesExit 10 Service RD
CrossesSpearfish Ck
Location0.2 W JCT US 85
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.51792, -103.86567
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Exit 10 Service RD over Spearfish Ck built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exit 10 Service RD over Spearfish 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Exit 10 Service RD over Spearfish Ck carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Exit 10 Service RD over Spearfish Ck?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Exit 10 Service RD over Spearfish Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.