US Bridges

US014 B over Deer Ck

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 1.4 E I 29 Interch · Structure no. 000000006196156

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,585
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 B over Deer Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US014 B over Deer Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,585 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,888 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS014 B
CrossesDeer Ck
Location1.4 E I 29 Interch
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.31633, -96.73645
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,585 (2024)
Projected traffic3,888 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US014 B over Deer Ck built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014 B over Deer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US014 B over Deer Ck carry?

About 2,585 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US014 B over Deer Ck?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US014 B over Deer Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.