US Bridges

US018 over Ck

Fair

Bennett County, South Dakota · 3.8 E Oglala Lakota CO LN · Structure no. 000000004037172

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US018 over Ck in Bennett County, South Dakota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,206 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesUS018
CrossesCk
Location3.8 E Oglala Lakota CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.14199, -102.03654
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2024)
Projected traffic1,206 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US018 over Ck built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 over 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 US018 over Ck carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US018 over Ck?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US018 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.