US Bridges

Palmer Ck RD over Palmer Ck RD

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 1.4E 2.7S Hill City · Structure no. 000000052256434

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer Ck RD over Palmer Ck RD is a wood or timber slab carrying Palmer Ck RD over Palmer Ck RD in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPalmer Ck RD
CrossesPalmer Ck RD
Location1.4E 2.7S Hill City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.89129, -103.54922
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palmer Ck RD over Palmer Ck RD built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer Ck RD over Palmer Ck RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Palmer Ck RD over Palmer Ck RD carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Palmer Ck RD over Palmer Ck RD?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer Ck RD over Palmer Ck RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.