US Bridges

Twilight Drive over Iowa Ditch

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.3W of Reservoir RD · Structure no. 000000052457310

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
389
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twilight Drive over Iowa Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Twilight Drive over Iowa Ditch in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 389 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTwilight Drive
CrossesIowa Ditch
Location0.3W of Reservoir RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.06741, -103.13637
Functional classRural Major 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2022)
Projected traffic389 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Twilight Drive over Iowa Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twilight Drive over Iowa 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Twilight Drive over Iowa Ditch carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Twilight Drive over Iowa Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Twilight Drive over Iowa Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.