US Bridges

SD015 over Hidewood Ck

Fair

Deuel County, South Dakota · 1.1 S JCT Sd 22 · Structure no. 000000020100171

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD015 over Hidewood Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD015 over Hidewood Ck in Deuel County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,956 by 2044. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesSD015
CrossesHidewood Ck
Location1.1 S JCT Sd 22
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates44.73078, -96.68261
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2024)
Projected traffic1,956 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 SD015 over Hidewood Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD015 over Hidewood 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SD015 over Hidewood Ck carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SD015 over Hidewood Ck?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD015 over Hidewood Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.