US Bridges

SD047 over Ck

Fair

Gregory County, South Dakota · 2.8 N Nebraska State Line · Structure no. 000000027120321

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
326
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 1961, so it is 64 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSD047
CrossesCk
Location2.8 N Nebraska State Line
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates43.03842, -99.29682
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 1961, making it 64 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 326 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SD047 over Ck?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SD047 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.