US Bridges

US281 over Ck

Good

Aurora County, South Dakota · 0.2 S of I90 Interchange · Structure no. 000000002180167

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US281 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US281 over Ck in Aurora County, South Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,129 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long.

CarriesUS281
CrossesCk
Location0.2 S of I90 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 281
Coordinates43.69152, -98.44409
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 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 traffic1,434 (2024)
Projected traffic2,129 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US281 over Ck built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US281 over Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US281 over Ck carry?

About 1,434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US281 over Ck?

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

Who owns US281 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.