US Bridges

US014 over Cain Ck

Fair

Beadle County, South Dakota · 2 NW of Wolsey · Structure no. 000000003100133

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,422
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 over Cain Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US014 over Cain Ck in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,422 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,621 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesUS014
CrossesCain Ck
Location2 NW of Wolsey
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.43874, -98.49874
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,422 (2024)
Projected traffic3,621 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US014 over Cain Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014 over Cain Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US014 over Cain Ck carry?

About 2,422 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US014 over Cain Ck?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US014 over Cain Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.