US Bridges

SD1804 over Cheyenne Ck

Fair

Potter County, South Dakota · 3.7 N JCT US 212 · Structure no. 000000054091126

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD1804 over Cheyenne Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD1804 over Cheyenne Ck in Potter County, South Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSD1804
CrossesCheyenne Ck
Location3.7 N JCT US 212
RouteState Highway 1804
Coordinates45.06321, -100.22427
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic256 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD1804 over Cheyenne Ck built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD1804 over Cheyenne 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SD1804 over Cheyenne Ck carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SD1804 over Cheyenne Ck?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SD1804 over Cheyenne Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.