US Bridges

HWY 1416 over Trib Box Elder Ck

FairPosted for load

Pennington County, South Dakota · 1.2 E of Box Elder · Structure no. 000000052512280

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,134
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 1416 over Trib Box Elder Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY 1416 over Trib Box Elder Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 101 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,134 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesHWY 1416
CrossesTrib Box Elder Ck
Location1.2 E of Box Elder
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.11104, -103.0258
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,134 (2022)
Projected traffic1,134 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 HWY 1416 over Trib Box Elder Ck built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is HWY 1416 over Trib Box Elder 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 1416 over Trib Box Elder Ck carry?

About 1,134 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY 1416 over Trib Box Elder Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 1416 over Trib Box Elder Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.