US Bridges

ST Onge Road over Miller Ck

Poor

Lawrence County, South Dakota · .3W4.5S ST Onge-Spearfish · Structure no. 000000041160085

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Onge Road over Miller Ck is a concrete culvert carrying ST Onge Road over Miller Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesST Onge Road
CrossesMiller Ck
Location.3W4.5S ST Onge-Spearfish
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.48188, -103.72952
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks3%
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

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 ST Onge Road over Miller Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Onge Road over Miller 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 ST Onge Road over Miller Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST Onge Road over Miller Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns ST Onge Road over Miller Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.