US Bridges

North Dike RD / 28 over Lake Andes

Good

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 0.5 MI W of 389th Ave on · Structure no. 000064550-60630

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

North Dike RD / 28 over Lake Andes is a concrete culvert carrying North Dike RD / 28 over Lake Andes in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNorth Dike RD / 28
CrossesLake Andes
Location0.5 MI W of 389th Ave on
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.21283, -98.418
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic280 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 North Dike RD / 28 over Lake Andes built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Dike RD / 28 over Lake Andes 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 2024.

How much traffic does North Dike RD / 28 over Lake Andes carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Dike RD / 28 over Lake Andes?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns North Dike RD / 28 over Lake Andes?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.