US Bridges

Old HWY 18 over Ck

Fair

Fall River County, South Dakota · 3S JCT Sd 89 · Structure no. 000000024174064

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 18 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old HWY 18 over Ck in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesOld HWY 18
CrossesCk
Location3S JCT Sd 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.38412, -103.70939
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic1,120 (2022)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old HWY 18 over Ck built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 18 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 18 over Ck carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 18 over Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old HWY 18 over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.