US Bridges

Grant Street over Spearfish Ck

Poor

Lawrence County, South Dakota · Grant ST - Spearfish · Structure no. 000000041093081

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,981
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Street over Spearfish Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grant Street over Spearfish Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,981 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,981 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrant Street
CrossesSpearfish Ck
LocationGrant ST - Spearfish
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.48717, -103.86351
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,981 (2022)
Projected traffic3,981 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Grant Street over Spearfish Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Street over Spearfish Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Grant Street over Spearfish Ck carry?

About 3,981 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grant Street over Spearfish Ck?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Street over Spearfish Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.