US Bridges

Sage Creek Road over Bear Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 1.6E 0.9N Senic · Structure no. 000000052767501

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sage Creek Road over Bear Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sage Creek Road over Bear Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSage Creek Road
CrossesBear Ck
Location1.6E 0.9N Senic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPennington County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.79057, -102.52102
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Sage Creek Road over Bear Ck built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sage Creek Road over Bear 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 Sage Creek Road over Bear Ck carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sage Creek Road over Bear Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Sage Creek Road over Bear Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.