US Bridges

SD020 over Sumner Slough

Good

Codington County, South Dakota · 1 MI S. & 1 E. Florence · Structure no. 000000015093077

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,876
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD020 over Sumner Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD020 over Sumner Slough in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,876 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSD020
CrossesSumner Slough
Location1 MI S. & 1 E. Florence
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates45.04145, -97.30455
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,876 (2024)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2044
Trucks14%
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

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 SD020 over Sumner Slough built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD020 over Sumner Slough 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SD020 over Sumner Slough carry?

About 1,876 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SD020 over Sumner Slough?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD020 over Sumner Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.