US Bridges

SD046 over Ck

Fair

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 0.2 W JCT Sd 37 · Structure no. 000000005099060

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
714
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD046 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD046 over Ck in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 90 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSD046
CrossesCk
Location0.2 W JCT Sd 37
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates43.08241, -97.97112
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2024)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD046 over Ck built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SD046 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 2024.

How much traffic does SD046 over Ck carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SD046 over Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SD046 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.