US Bridges

SD063 over Hermaphrodite Ck

Good

Haakon County, South Dakota · 0.5 S Zieb-Haak CO Line · Structure no. 000000028392038

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD063 over Hermaphrodite Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD063 over Hermaphrodite Ck in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2044. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSD063
CrossesHermaphrodite Ck
Location0.5 S Zieb-Haak CO Line
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates44.69268, -101.21458
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2024)
Projected traffic576 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 SD063 over Hermaphrodite Ck built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD063 over Hermaphrodite 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SD063 over Hermaphrodite Ck carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SD063 over Hermaphrodite Ck?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SD063 over Hermaphrodite Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.