US Bridges

Old Hill City Road over Battle Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · .8 West of Keystone · Structure no. 000000052312433

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
984
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hill City Road over Battle Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old Hill City Road over Battle Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 984 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld Hill City Road
CrossesBattle Ck
Location.8 West of Keystone
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.89404, -103.43577
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2022)
Projected traffic984 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hill City Road over Battle Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hill City Road over Battle Ck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Hill City Road over Battle Ck carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Hill City Road over Battle Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hill City Road over Battle Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.