US Bridges

SD034 over Redwater Canal

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 1.9 NW Lawrence CO Line · Structure no. 000000010117413

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,547
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD034 over Redwater Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD034 over Redwater Canal in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 61 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,547 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,090 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSD034
CrossesRedwater Canal
Location1.9 NW Lawrence CO Line
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates44.61701, -103.81672
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic3,547 (2024)
Projected traffic5,090 by 2044
Trucks25%
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 Redwater Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SD034 over Redwater Canal 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SD034 over Redwater Canal carry?

About 3,547 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SD034 over Redwater Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD034 over Redwater Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.