US Bridges

E Meade St&hoeffer over Meade ST Drainage Ditch

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · E Meade & Hoeffer - Rc · Structure no. 000000052428311

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Meade St&hoeffer over Meade ST Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E Meade St&hoeffer over Meade ST Drainage Ditch in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Meade St&hoeffer
CrossesMeade ST Drainage Ditch
LocationE Meade & Hoeffer - Rc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.06571, -103.19795
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic400 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Meade St&hoeffer over Meade ST Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Meade St&hoeffer over Meade ST Drainage Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does E Meade St&hoeffer over Meade ST Drainage Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Meade St&hoeffer over Meade ST Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E Meade St&hoeffer over Meade ST Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.