US Bridges

SD030 over Deer Ck

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 6.9 E of White · Structure no. 000000006309070

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,199
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD030 over Deer Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD030 over Deer Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,199 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,803 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSD030
CrossesDeer Ck
Location6.9 E of White
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates44.4413, -96.50763
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic1,199 (2024)
Projected traffic1,803 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD030 over Deer Ck built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD030 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SD030 over Deer Ck carry?

About 1,199 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SD030 over Deer Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD030 over Deer Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.