US Bridges

US085 over Ck

Fair

Butte County, South Dakota · 10 N of Belle Fourche · Structure no. 000000010101267

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,543
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US085 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US085 over Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,543 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,214 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS085
CrossesCk
Location10 N of Belle Fourche
RouteU.S. Route 85
Coordinates44.82506, -103.85173
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic1,543 (2024)
Projected traffic2,214 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US085 over Ck built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US085 over 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does US085 over Ck carry?

About 1,543 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US085 over Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US085 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.