US Bridges

SD1804 over Dry Ck

Good

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 7.1 S JCT Sd 44 & 50 · Structure no. 000000012170132

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD1804 over Dry Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD1804 over Dry Ck in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesSD1804
CrossesDry Ck
Location7.1 S JCT Sd 44 & 50
RouteState Highway 1804
Coordinates43.31186, -98.9627
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic182 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Dry Ck built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD1804 over Dry Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SD1804 over Dry Ck carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SD1804 over Dry Ck?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SD1804 over Dry Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.