US Bridges

SD020 over Ck

Fair

Faulk County, South Dakota · 0.8 S JCT Sd 45N · Structure no. 000000025270049

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
661
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD020 over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD020 over Ck in Faulk County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 661 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesSD020
CrossesCk
Location0.8 S JCT Sd 45N
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates45.17572, -99.02168
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic661 (2024)
Projected traffic954 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 SD020 over Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD020 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 2024.

How much traffic does SD020 over Ck carry?

About 661 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SD020 over Ck?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD020 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.