US Bridges

Sheridan Lake Road over Arrowhead Drain

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.5NE Shrdn Lk&corral -Rc · Structure no. 000000052393325

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan Lake Road over Arrowhead Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sheridan Lake Road over Arrowhead Drain in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSheridan Lake Road
CrossesArrowhead Drain
Location0.5NE Shrdn Lk&corral -Rc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.04623, -103.26791
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheridan Lake Road over Arrowhead Drain built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan Lake Road over Arrowhead Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sheridan Lake Road over Arrowhead Drain carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan Lake Road over Arrowhead Drain?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Sheridan Lake Road over Arrowhead Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.