US Bridges

SD052 over Charley Ck

Good

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 1.2 W JCT Sd 50 · Structure no. 000000005248180

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD052 over Charley Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD052 over Charley Ck in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 798 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,172 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSD052
CrossesCharley Ck
Location1.2 W JCT Sd 50
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates42.90856, -97.678
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2024)
Projected traffic1,172 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SD052 over Charley Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD052 over Charley 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SD052 over Charley Ck carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SD052 over Charley Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD052 over Charley Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.