US Bridges

SD047 over Ck

Fair

Gregory County, South Dakota · 2.2 S JCT Sd 44 · Structure no. 000000027050102

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD047 over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD047 over Ck in Gregory County, South Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesSD047
CrossesCk
Location2.2 S JCT Sd 44
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates43.35407, -99.43524
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2024)
Projected traffic762 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 SD047 over Ck built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD047 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 SD047 over Ck carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SD047 over Ck?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SD047 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.