US Bridges

137th Pl over Spring Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 10E & 4.5N Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047130385

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

137th Pl over Spring Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 137th Pl over Spring Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries137th Pl
CrossesSpring Ck
Location10E & 4.5N Sturgis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.48211, -103.30707
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 137th Pl over Spring Ck built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 137th Pl over Spring 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 137th Pl over Spring Ck carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 137th Pl over Spring Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns 137th Pl over Spring Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.