US Bridges

158 Street over Little Cheyenne Ck

Fair

Potter County, South Dakota · 8.6W & 6N Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000054144100

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

158 Street over Little Cheyenne Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 158 Street over Little Cheyenne Ck in Potter County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries158 Street
CrossesLittle Cheyenne Ck
Location8.6W & 6N Gettysburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.10094, -100.11321
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 158 Street over Little Cheyenne Ck built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 158 Street over Little 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 158 Street over Little Cheyenne Ck carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 158 Street over Little Cheyenne Ck?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 158 Street over Little Cheyenne Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.