US Bridges

US016AEF over Grizzly Bear Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · At Keystone · Structure no. 000000052317436

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,993
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US016AEF over Grizzly Bear Ck is a concrete slab carrying US016AEF over Grizzly Bear 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 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 1,993 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,993 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesUS016AEF
CrossesGrizzly Bear Ck
LocationAt Keystone
RouteU.S. Route 16
Coordinates43.88846, -103.42504
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,993 (2023)
Projected traffic1,993 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 US016AEF over Grizzly Bear Ck built?

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

What condition is US016AEF 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US016AEF over Grizzly Bear Ck carry?

About 1,993 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US016AEF over Grizzly Bear Ck?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US016AEF over Grizzly Bear Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.