US Bridges

Cemetery Rd. over South Canal

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 5E &12.3N Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047080307

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Rd. over South Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Cemetery Rd. over South Canal in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCemetery Rd.
CrossesSouth Canal
Location5E &12.3N Sturgis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.59504, -103.40726
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Rd. over South Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Rd. over South Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cemetery Rd. over South Canal carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Rd. over South Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Cemetery Rd. over South Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.