US Bridges

US014 over Cain Ck

Fair

Beadle County, South Dakota · 2.5 MI SE Wolsey · Structure no. 000000003122180

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
97 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,802
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 over Cain Ck is a concrete culvert carrying US014 over Cain Ck in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 2,802 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,189 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS014
CrossesCain Ck
Location2.5 MI SE Wolsey
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.3706, -98.45454
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,802 (2024)
Projected traffic4,189 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1976, making it 49 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US014 over Cain Ck carry?

About 2,802 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US014 over Cain Ck?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns US014 over Cain Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.