US Bridges

Nash ST over Spearfish Ck

Fair

Lawrence County, South Dakota · Nash ST - Spearfish · Structure no. 000000041092076

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nash ST over Spearfish Ck is a concrete continuous frame carrying Nash ST over Spearfish Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNash ST
CrossesSpearfish Ck
LocationNash ST - Spearfish
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.49434, -103.86556
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Nash ST over Spearfish Ck built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nash ST 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 Nash ST over Spearfish Ck carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nash ST over Spearfish Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nash ST over Spearfish Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.