US Bridges

US016A over Draw

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 1.9 S JCT Sd 244 · Structure no. 000000052313449

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US016A over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US016A over Draw in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 932 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesUS016A
CrossesDraw
Location1.9 S JCT Sd 244
RouteU.S. Route 16
Coordinates43.86909, -103.43467
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 US016A over Draw built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US016A over Draw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US016A over Draw carry?

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

How long is US016A over Draw?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US016A over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.