US Bridges

State Park Road over Ck

Fair

Custer County, South Dakota · 10 Miles East of Custer · Structure no. 000000017328062

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

State Park Road over Ck is a concrete slab carrying State Park Road over Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesState Park Road
CrossesCk
Location10 Miles East of Custer
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.7784, -103.403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 State Park Road over Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park Road over 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Park Road over Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Park Road over Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns State Park Road over Ck?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.