US Bridges

Impala Pl. over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Meade County, South Dakota · 2.9N & 21.3E Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047243401

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
112 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Impala Pl. over Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Impala Pl. over Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 61 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesImpala Pl.
CrossesCk
Location2.9N & 21.3E Sturgis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.45857, -103.07493
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Impala Pl. over Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Impala Pl. over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Impala Pl. over Ck carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Impala Pl. over Ck?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Impala Pl. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.