US Bridges

US018 over Oak Hollow Ck

Fair

Douglas County, South Dakota · 0.8 W Hutchinson CO Line · Structure no. 000000022292180

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over Oak Hollow Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US018 over Oak Hollow Ck in Douglas County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS018
CrossesOak Hollow Ck
Location0.8 W Hutchinson CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.23976, -98.12487
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2024)
Projected traffic768 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US018 over Oak Hollow Ck built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 over Oak Hollow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US018 over Oak Hollow Ck carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US018 over Oak Hollow Ck?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US018 over Oak Hollow Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.