US Bridges

SD027 over Antelope Ck

Fair

Day County, South Dakota · 1.2 S Marshall CO Line · Structure no. 000000019070012

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD027 over Antelope Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD027 over Antelope Ck in Day County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 55 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 6 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 663 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSD027
CrossesAntelope Ck
Location1.2 S Marshall CO Line
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates45.57244, -97.83627
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic428 (2024)
Projected traffic663 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 SD027 over Antelope Ck built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SD027 over Antelope 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SD027 over Antelope Ck carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SD027 over Antelope Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD027 over Antelope Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.