SD071 over Cheyenne Rv
Fall River County, South Dakota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SD071 over Cheyenne Rv in Fall River County, South Dakota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 239 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 41 of the 80 inventoried bridges in Fall River County rated good (51.2%); 5 (6.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 417 ft |
| Location | 10 S of Hot Springs |
| NBI structure number | 000000024248119 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Fall River County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US018 over Fall Rv | 2010 | 5,064 | Fair |
| US018 over Fall Rv | 2010 | 5,064 | Fair |
| US018 over Ck | 1968 | 4,913 | Fair |
| US385 over Fall Rv | 1998 | 4,898 | Good |
| US018 over Fall Rv | 1968 | 4,687 | Fair |
| SD079 over Elm Ck | 2006 | 4,214 | Fair |
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