US Bridges

US016AE over US016AW

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · Keystone Interchange · Structure no. 000000052308412

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Wood or Timber
Length
290 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,835
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US016AE over US016AW is a wood or timber arch - deck carrying US016AE over US016AW in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3,835 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,048 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesUS016AE
CrossesUS016AW
LocationKeystone Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 16
Coordinates43.92513, -103.44276
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,835 (2024)
Projected traffic6,048 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US016AE over US016AW built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US016AE over US016AW 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US016AE over US016AW carry?

About 3,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US016AE over US016AW?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US016AE over US016AW?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.