US Bridges

SD045 over Platte Ck

Good

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 3.2 N of Platte · Structure no. 000000012230047

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,062
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD045 over Platte Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD045 over Platte Ck in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 1,062 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,532 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesSD045
CrossesPlatte Ck
Location3.2 N of Platte
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates43.43102, -98.84437
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,062 (2024)
Projected traffic1,532 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Platte Ck built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD045 over Platte 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SD045 over Platte Ck carry?

About 1,062 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SD045 over Platte Ck?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SD045 over Platte Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.