US Bridges

Canyon Street over Spearfish Ck

Fair

Lawrence County, South Dakota · Canyon ST - Spearfish · Structure no. 000000041095085

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,664
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Street over Spearfish Ck is a wood or timber box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canyon Street over Spearfish Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCanyon Street
CrossesSpearfish Ck
LocationCanyon ST - Spearfish
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.48147, -103.85983
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2022)
Projected traffic1,664 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 Canyon Street over Spearfish Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon Street 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 Canyon Street over Spearfish Ck carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Street over Spearfish Ck?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Street over Spearfish Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.