US Bridges

SD034 over Willow Ck

Fair

Butte County, South Dakota · 0.7 E JCT US 85 · Structure no. 000000010099394

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,961
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD034 over Willow Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD034 over Willow Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 86 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 3,961 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,684 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSD034
CrossesWillow Ck
Location0.7 E JCT US 85
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates44.64138, -103.85006
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic3,961 (2024)
Projected traffic5,684 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Willow Ck built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SD034 over Willow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SD034 over Willow Ck carry?

About 3,961 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SD034 over Willow Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SD034 over Willow Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.