US Bridges

SD1806 over Whetstone Ck

Good

Gregory County, South Dakota · 8.0 N JCT US 18 · Structure no. 000000027299221

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD1806 over Whetstone Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD1806 over Whetstone Ck in Gregory County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2044. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSD1806
CrossesWhetstone Ck
Location8.0 N JCT US 18
RouteState Highway 1806
Coordinates43.18392, -98.94594
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2024)
Projected traffic217 by 2044
Trucks30%
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 SD1806 over Whetstone Ck built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD1806 over Whetstone Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SD1806 over Whetstone Ck carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SD1806 over Whetstone Ck?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SD1806 over Whetstone Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.