US Bridges

45206 Bluff RD over Ck

Good

Clay County, South Dakota · 4.5S & 2.4W Wakonda · Structure no. 000000014005096

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45206 Bluff RD over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 45206 Bluff RD over Ck in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries45206 Bluff RD
CrossesCk
Location4.5S & 2.4W Wakonda
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.94478, -97.15175
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2022)
Projected traffic97 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 45206 Bluff RD over Ck built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45206 Bluff RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does 45206 Bluff RD over Ck carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 45206 Bluff RD over Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 45206 Bluff RD over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.