US Bridges

US385 NF over Spring Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 1.3 NE JCT US 16 E · Structure no. 000000052283387

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US385 NF over Spring Ck is a concrete continuous frame carrying US385 NF over Spring Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesUS385 NF
CrossesSpring Ck
Location1.3 NE JCT US 16 E
RouteU.S. Route 385
Coordinates43.95949, -103.49338
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic6 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US385 NF over Spring Ck built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US385 NF over Spring 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US385 NF over Spring Ck carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US385 NF over Spring Ck?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US385 NF over Spring Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.