US Bridges

US018 over Lone Well Ck

Fair

Fall River County, South Dakota · 0.1 N JCT US 385 S · Structure no. 000000024416199

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,782
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over Lone Well Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US018 over Lone Well Ck in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,782 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,258 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS018
CrossesLone Well Ck
Location0.1 N JCT US 385 S
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.18931, -103.23738
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic1,782 (2023)
Projected traffic2,258 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US018 over Lone Well Ck built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 over Lone Well 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US018 over Lone Well Ck carry?

About 1,782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US018 over Lone Well Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US018 over Lone Well Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.