US Bridges

164th Street over Box Elder Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 1S 3.5E Newunderwood · Structure no. 000000052645305

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

164th Street over Box Elder Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 164th Street over Box Elder Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Carries164th Street
CrossesBox Elder Ck
Location1S 3.5E Newunderwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.07438, -102.75895
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 164th Street over Box Elder Ck built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 164th Street over Box Elder 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 164th Street over Box Elder Ck carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 164th Street over Box Elder Ck?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 164th Street over Box Elder Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.