US083 over Little Cheyenne Ck
Potter County, South Dakota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US083 over Little Cheyenne Ck in Potter County, South Dakota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 985 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 15 of the 24 inventoried bridges in Potter County rated fair (62.5%); 0 (0.0%) 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 December 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 21 ft |
| Location | 7.8 S Walworth Co Line |
| NBI structure number | 000000054170077 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 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 Potter County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US083 over Artichoke Ck | 1989 | 1,490 | Fair |
| US083 over Little Cheyenne Ck | 2003 | 985 | Good |
| US083 over Trib Little Cheyenne Ck | 2003 | 985 | Good |
| US212 over Ck | 2001 | 934 | Fair |
| US212 over Ck | 2001 | 934 | Good |
| US212 over Cheyenne Ck | 1940 | 835 | Fair |
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