US Bridges

US083 over Little Cheyenne Ck

Fair

Potter County, South Dakota · 7.8 S Walworth CO Line · Structure no. 000000054170077

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
985
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US083 over Little Cheyenne Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US083 over Little Cheyenne Ck in Potter County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS083
CrossesLittle Cheyenne Ck
Location7.8 S Walworth CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates45.13391, -100.06211
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2024)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2044
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Little Cheyenne Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US083 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US083 over Little Cheyenne Ck carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US083 over Little Cheyenne Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US083 over Little Cheyenne Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.