US Bridges

Copper Hill Drive over Red Rock Canyon Drainage

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 50 E Red Rock Canyon RD · Structure no. 000000052377318

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copper Hill Drive over Red Rock Canyon Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Copper Hill Drive over Red Rock Canyon Drainage in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCopper Hill Drive
CrossesRed Rock Canyon Drainage
Location50 E Red Rock Canyon RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.05608, -103.29801
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Copper Hill Drive over Red Rock Canyon Drainage built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copper Hill Drive over Red Rock Canyon Drainage 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 Copper Hill Drive over Red Rock Canyon Drainage carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Copper Hill Drive over Red Rock Canyon Drainage?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Copper Hill Drive over Red Rock Canyon Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.