US Bridges

US183 over Keya Paha Rv

Good

Tripp County, South Dakota · 2.2 N Nebraska Line · Structure no. 000000062235518

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over Keya Paha Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying US183 over Keya Paha Rv in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 314 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS183
CrossesKeya Paha Rv
Location2.2 N Nebraska Line
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates43.02739, -99.78089
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2024)
Projected traffic426 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 US183 over Keya Paha Rv built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 over Keya Paha Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US183 over Keya Paha Rv carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US183 over Keya Paha Rv?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US183 over Keya Paha Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.