US Bridges

Cemetery Road over Grizzly Bear Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.3S JCT 16A40 Keystone · Structure no. 000000052317437

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over Grizzly Bear Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cemetery Road 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesGrizzly Bear Ck
Location0.3S JCT 16A40 Keystone
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.88771, -103.42556
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Road over Grizzly Bear Ck built?

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

What condition is Cemetery Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over Grizzly Bear Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Road over Grizzly Bear Ck?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over Grizzly Bear Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.