US Bridges

Aspen Drive over Meade ST Drainage Ditch

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · E Meade & Aspen - Rc · Structure no. 000000052425311

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aspen Drive over Meade ST Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Aspen Drive over Meade ST Drainage Ditch in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAspen Drive
CrossesMeade ST Drainage Ditch
LocationE Meade & Aspen - Rc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.06572, -103.20167
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 Aspen Drive over Meade ST Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aspen Drive over Meade ST Drainage Ditch 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 Aspen Drive over Meade ST Drainage Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Aspen Drive over Meade ST Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Aspen Drive over Meade ST Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.