US Bridges

Spruce Drive over Boxelder Ck

GoodPosted for load

Pennington County, South Dakota · Spruce DR - Box Elder · Structure no. 000000052500282

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce Drive over Boxelder Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Spruce Drive over Boxelder Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpruce Drive
CrossesBoxelder Ck
LocationSpruce DR - Box Elder
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.10854, -103.05053
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Spruce Drive over Boxelder Ck built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce Drive over Boxelder Ck 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 Spruce Drive over Boxelder Ck carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spruce Drive over Boxelder Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Spruce Drive over Boxelder Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.