US Bridges

SD045 over Ck

Good

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 1.7 S Brule CO Line · Structure no. 000000012230018

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD045 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD045 over Ck in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 77 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 875 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesSD045
CrossesCk
Location1.7 S Brule CO Line
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates43.47446, -98.84516
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic875 (2024)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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 SD045 over Ck built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SD045 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SD045 over Ck carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SD045 over Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD045 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.