US Bridges

Quinn Road over Cottonwood Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.1W 2.8N Quinn · Structure no. 000000052960338

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quinn Road over Cottonwood Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quinn Road over Cottonwood Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2034. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesQuinn Road
CrossesCottonwood Ck
Location0.1W 2.8N Quinn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.02692, -102.12764
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2022)
Projected traffic153 by 2034
Trucks18%
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

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 Quinn Road over Cottonwood Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quinn Road over Cottonwood 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Quinn Road over Cottonwood Ck carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Quinn Road over Cottonwood Ck?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Quinn Road over Cottonwood Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.