US Bridges

SD028 over Shue Ck

Fair

Clark County, South Dakota · 1.7 E Spink CO Line · Structure no. 000000013017360

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD028 over Shue Ck is a concrete culvert carrying SD028 over Shue Ck in Clark County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesSD028
CrossesShue Ck
Location1.7 E Spink CO Line
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates44.63149, -97.94351
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2024)
Projected traffic411 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 SD028 over Shue Ck built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD028 over Shue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SD028 over Shue Ck carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SD028 over Shue Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SD028 over Shue Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.