US Bridges

IRR SD034 over Ck

Good

Buffalo County, South Dakota · 2.1 E JCT Sd 50 · Structure no. 000000009142081

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
469
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD034 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR SD034 over Ck in Buffalo County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesIRR SD034
CrossesCk
Location2.1 E JCT Sd 50
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates44.0771, -99.28225
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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2024)
Projected traffic719 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 IRR SD034 over Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD034 over 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 IRR SD034 over Ck carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD034 over Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IRR SD034 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.