US Bridges

Major Lake Road over Major Lake Spillway

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · Major Lk RD - Hill City · Structure no. 000000052245404

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
917
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Major Lake Road over Major Lake Spillway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Major Lake Road over Major Lake Spillway in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 917 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 917 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMajor Lake Road
CrossesMajor Lake Spillway
LocationMajor Lk RD - Hill City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.93569, -103.56788
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic917 (2022)
Projected traffic917 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Major Lake Road over Major Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Major Lake Road over Major Lake Spillway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Major Lake Road over Major Lake Spillway carry?

About 917 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Major Lake Road over Major Lake Spillway?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Major Lake Road over Major Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.