Summerset Drive over Ditch
PoorPosted for loadPennington County, South Dakota · 50 E Sheridan Lake Road · Structure no. 000000052391332
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Summerset Drive over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Summerset Drive over Ditch in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Summerset Drive over Ditch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Summerset Drive over Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Summerset Drive over Ditch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Summerset Drive over Ditch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Summerset Drive over Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.