US Bridges

Grapevine Rd. over Beaver Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 14S & 15.3W Faith · Structure no. 000000047607150

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grapevine Rd. over Beaver Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grapevine Rd. over Beaver Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesGrapevine Rd.
CrossesBeaver Ck
Location14S & 15.3W Faith
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.82027, -102.35944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Grapevine Rd. over Beaver Ck built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grapevine Rd. over Beaver 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 Grapevine Rd. over Beaver Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grapevine Rd. over Beaver Ck?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Grapevine Rd. over Beaver Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.