US Bridges

SD020 P over Ck

Poor

Codington County, South Dakota · North Lake Kampeska · Structure no. 000000015140138

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD020 P over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD020 P over Ck in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSD020 P
CrossesCk
LocationNorth Lake Kampeska
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates44.95142, -97.20807
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic84 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD020 P over Ck built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD020 P over Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SD020 P over Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SD020 P over Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SD020 P over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.