US Bridges

US014A over Spearfish Ck

Fair

Lawrence County, South Dakota · 2.9 W & S I 90 Exit 14 · Structure no. 000000041099096

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,212
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014A over Spearfish Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US014A over Spearfish Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,212 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,205 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS014A
CrossesSpearfish Ck
Location2.9 W & S I 90 Exit 14
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.46574, -103.85291
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,212 (2024)
Projected traffic3,205 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US014A over Spearfish Ck built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014A 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US014A over Spearfish Ck carry?

About 2,212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US014A over Spearfish Ck?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US014A over Spearfish Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.