US Bridges

US385 over Ck

Fair

Fall River County, South Dakota · 1.4 N JCT US 18 W · Structure no. 000000024294024

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,988
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US385 over Ck is a concrete frame carrying US385 over Ck in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,988 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,954 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS385
CrossesCk
Location1.4 N JCT US 18 W
RouteU.S. Route 385
Coordinates43.44272, -103.4747
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,988 (2024)
Projected traffic2,954 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 US385 over Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US385 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US385 over Ck carry?

About 1,988 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US385 over Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US385 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.