US Bridges

Airport Road over Medicine Ck

Good

Haakon County, South Dakota · 3.0E & 7.4N Philip · Structure no. 000000028200416

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Medicine Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Airport Road over Medicine Ck in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesAirport Road
CrossesMedicine Ck
Location3.0E & 7.4N Philip
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.14575, -101.6074
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Airport Road over Medicine Ck built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over Medicine 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Medicine Ck carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over Medicine Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Airport Road over Medicine Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.