US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Lance Ck

PoorPosted for load

Stanley County, South Dakota · 22.4W 2.2N Ft.Pierre · Structure no. 000000059162270

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Lance Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Lance Ck in Stanley County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesLance Ck
Location22.4W 2.2N Ft.Pierre
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.38661, -100.84696
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2022)
Projected traffic17 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Lance Ck built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Lance Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Lance Ck carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Lance Ck?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Lance Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.