US Bridges

Cherry Ave over Meade Ditch

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.25MI S of ST Patrick ST · Structure no. 000000052428312

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Ave over Meade Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cherry Ave over Meade Ditch in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Ave
CrossesMeade Ditch
Location0.25MI S of ST Patrick ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPennington County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.06546, -103.19666
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cherry Ave over Meade Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Ave over Meade 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 Cherry Ave over Meade Ditch carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Ave over Meade Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Ave over Meade Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.