US Bridges

SD045 over Ck

Fair

Edmunds County, South Dakota · 2.2 N Faulk CO Line · Structure no. 000000023330217

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD045 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD045 over Ck in Edmunds County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 953 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesSD045
CrossesCk
Location2.2 N Faulk CO Line
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates45.27888, -99.03084
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
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 rating91.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic660 (2024)
Projected traffic953 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 SD045 over Ck built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD045 over 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 2022.

How much traffic does SD045 over Ck carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SD045 over Ck?

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

Who owns SD045 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.