US Bridges

SD025 over Dawson Ck

Good

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · SE Corner Scotland · Structure no. 000000005230017

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
853
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD025 over Dawson Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD025 over Dawson Ck in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 853 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,253 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSD025
CrossesDawson Ck
LocationSE Corner Scotland
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates43.14418, -97.71613
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic853 (2024)
Projected traffic1,253 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD025 over Dawson Ck built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD025 over Dawson 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SD025 over Dawson Ck carry?

About 853 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SD025 over Dawson Ck?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns SD025 over Dawson Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.