US Bridges

Jackson Blvd over Spearfish Ck

Fair

Lawrence County, South Dakota · Jackson Blvd - Spearfish · Structure no. 000000041092079

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,135
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Blvd over Spearfish Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jackson Blvd over Spearfish Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 12,135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,135 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJackson Blvd
CrossesSpearfish Ck
LocationJackson Blvd - Spearfish
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.49031, -103.86486
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,135 (2022)
Projected traffic12,135 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jackson Blvd over Spearfish Ck built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Blvd 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 Jackson Blvd over Spearfish Ck carry?

About 12,135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Blvd over Spearfish Ck?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Blvd over Spearfish Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.