Lwer Spring Crk RD over Spring Ck
FairPennington County, South Dakota · 6.8 W 6.0 S. Caputa · Structure no. 000000052472420
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lwer Spring Crk RD over Spring Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lwer Spring Crk RD over Spring Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lwer Spring Crk RD over Spring Ck built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lwer Spring Crk RD over Spring Ck 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Lwer Spring Crk RD over Spring Ck carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lwer Spring Crk RD over Spring Ck?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Lwer Spring Crk RD over Spring Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.