US Bridges

SD036 over Bear Ck

Good

Custer County, South Dakota · 2.7 E JCT US 16A · Structure no. 000000017381056

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
955
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD036 over Bear Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD036 over Bear Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 955 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,558 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSD036
CrossesBear Ck
Location2.7 E JCT US 16A
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates43.78738, -103.29529
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2024)
Projected traffic1,558 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 SD036 over Bear Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD036 over Bear 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SD036 over Bear Ck carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SD036 over Bear Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SD036 over Bear Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.