US Bridges

SD046 over West Fork Frog Ck

Good

Clay County, South Dakota · 2.2 E JCT Sd 19 N · Structure no. 000000014061000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,559
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD046 over West Fork Frog Ck is a concrete culvert carrying SD046 over West Fork Frog Ck in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,559 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,199 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSD046
CrossesWest Fork Frog Ck
Location2.2 E JCT Sd 19 N
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates43.08346, -97.03975
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,559 (2024)
Projected traffic4,199 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SD046 over West Fork Frog Ck built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD046 over West Fork Frog 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SD046 over West Fork Frog Ck carry?

About 2,559 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SD046 over West Fork Frog Ck?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SD046 over West Fork Frog Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.