US Bridges

SD1804 over Oahe Reservoir Lk

Fair

Campbell County, South Dakota · 2.7 NW of Pollock · Structure no. 000000011074020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD1804 over Oahe Reservoir Lk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD1804 over Oahe Reservoir Lk in Campbell County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSD1804
CrossesOahe Reservoir Lk
Location2.7 NW of Pollock
RouteState Highway 1804
Coordinates45.91348, -100.33067
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic147 (2024)
Projected traffic179 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SD1804 over Oahe Reservoir Lk built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD1804 over Oahe Reservoir Lk 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 2025.

How much traffic does SD1804 over Oahe Reservoir Lk carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SD1804 over Oahe Reservoir Lk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SD1804 over Oahe Reservoir Lk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.