US Bridges

Vanocker Canyon RD over Vanocker Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 0.5S Exit 32 - Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047033449

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanocker Canyon RD over Vanocker Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Vanocker Canyon RD over Vanocker Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesVanocker Canyon RD
CrossesVanocker Ck
Location0.5S Exit 32 - Sturgis
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.38582, -103.5042
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Vanocker Canyon RD over Vanocker Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanocker Canyon RD over Vanocker Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does Vanocker Canyon RD over Vanocker Ck carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vanocker Canyon RD over Vanocker Ck?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Vanocker Canyon RD over Vanocker Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.