US Bridges

SD020 over Ck

Fair

Grant County, South Dakota · 4.1 E JCT Sd 15 · Structure no. 000000026332220

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD020 over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD020 over Ck in Grant 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSD020
CrossesCk
Location4.1 E JCT Sd 15
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates45.00597, -96.55702
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2024)
Projected traffic333 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1956, making it 69 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SD020 over Ck carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SD020 over Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SD020 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.