US Bridges

Deerfield Road over Newton Fork Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · .3W & .9N Hill City · Structure no. 000000052236392

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,837
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerfield Road over Newton Fork Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Deerfield Road over Newton Fork Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,837 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,837 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesDeerfield Road
CrossesNewton Fork Ck
Location.3W & .9N Hill City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.95218, -103.58594
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,837 (2022)
Projected traffic1,837 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Deerfield Road over Newton Fork Ck built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerfield Road over Newton Fork Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Deerfield Road over Newton Fork Ck carry?

About 1,837 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Deerfield Road over Newton Fork Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Deerfield Road over Newton Fork Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.