US Bridges

Old IRR SD050 over Ck

Fair

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 1.0 NW of Wagner · Structure no. 000000012500288

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,329
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old IRR SD050 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old IRR SD050 over Ck in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,908 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesOld IRR SD050
CrossesCk
Location1.0 NW of Wagner
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.08486, -98.30847
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
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 traffic1,329 (2022)
Projected traffic1,908 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old IRR SD050 over Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old IRR SD050 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old IRR SD050 over Ck carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old IRR SD050 over Ck?

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

Who owns Old IRR SD050 over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.