US Bridges

US212 over Ck

Fair

Butte County, South Dakota · 1.2 NE of Newell · Structure no. 000000010321339

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US212 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US212 over 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 5 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesUS212
CrossesCk
Location1.2 NE of Newell
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.72042, -103.40273
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 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 traffic501 (2024)
Projected traffic719 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US212 over Ck built?

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

What condition is US212 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 2023.

How much traffic does US212 over Ck carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US212 over Ck?

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

Who owns US212 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.