US Bridges

SD034 over Hay Ck

Fair

Butte County, South Dakota · 4.2 W JCT US 85 · Structure no. 000000010055397

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,127
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD034 over Hay Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD034 over Hay Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 1,127 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,617 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSD034
CrossesHay Ck
Location4.2 W JCT US 85
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates44.63892, -103.94062
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,127 (2024)
Projected traffic1,617 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD034 over Hay Ck built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD034 over Hay 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SD034 over Hay Ck carry?

About 1,127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SD034 over Hay Ck?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SD034 over Hay Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.