US Bridges

US016A over Grizzly Bear Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.7 S JCT Sd 244 · Structure no. 000000052311444

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
591
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US016A over Grizzly Bear Ck is a concrete slab carrying US016A over Grizzly Bear Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 932 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS016A
CrossesGrizzly Bear Ck
Location0.7 S JCT Sd 244
RouteU.S. Route 16
Coordinates43.87808, -103.43797
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.7 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2024)
Projected traffic932 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
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 US016A over Grizzly Bear Ck built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US016A over Grizzly Bear 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US016A over Grizzly Bear Ck carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US016A over Grizzly Bear Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US016A over Grizzly Bear Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.