US Bridges

US083 over Artichoke Ck

Fair

Potter County, South Dakota · 1.6 N Sully CO Line · Structure no. 000000054160224

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US083 over Artichoke Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US083 over Artichoke Ck in Potter County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,602 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS083
CrossesArtichoke Ck
Location1.6 N Sully CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates44.91969, -100.0832
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2024)
Projected traffic2,602 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US083 over Artichoke Ck built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US083 over Artichoke 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US083 over Artichoke Ck carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US083 over Artichoke Ck?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US083 over Artichoke Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.