US Bridges

Spring Valley Road over Trib Priest Canyon Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 0.7 E & 0.6 S I90 Exit 44 · Structure no. 000000047095556

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley Road over Trib Priest Canyon Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Valley Road over Trib Priest Canyon Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long.

CarriesSpring Valley Road
CrossesTrib Priest Canyon Ck
Location0.7 E & 0.6 S I90 Exit 44
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.23365, -103.38291
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic260 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Valley Road over Trib Priest Canyon Ck built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Valley Road over Trib Priest Canyon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Valley Road over Trib Priest Canyon Ck carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spring Valley Road over Trib Priest Canyon Ck?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Spring Valley Road over Trib Priest Canyon Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.