US Bridges

SD022 over Cobb Ck

Fair

Deuel County, South Dakota · 11.4 E JCT Sd 15 · Structure no. 000000020211165

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD022 over Cobb Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD022 over Cobb Ck in Deuel County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSD022
CrossesCobb Ck
Location11.4 E JCT Sd 15
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates44.73919, -96.45771
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2024)
Projected traffic975 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 SD022 over Cobb Ck built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD022 over Cobb 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 SD022 over Cobb Ck carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SD022 over Cobb Ck?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SD022 over Cobb Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.