US Bridges

US016A over Battle Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 2.7 S JCT US 16 · Structure no. 000000052317433

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,693
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US016A over Battle Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US016A over Battle Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 3,693 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,824 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS016A
CrossesBattle Ck
Location2.7 S JCT US 16
RouteU.S. Route 16
Coordinates43.8935, -103.42544
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,693 (2024)
Projected traffic5,824 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Battle Ck built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US016A 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US016A over Battle Ck carry?

About 3,693 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US016A 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 60 ft wide.

Who owns US016A over Battle Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.