US Bridges

SD034 over Plum Ck

Fair

Haakon County, South Dakota · 0.5 W Stanley CO Line · Structure no. 000000028415260

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD034 over Plum Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD034 over Plum Ck in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesSD034
CrossesPlum Ck
Location0.5 W Stanley CO Line
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates44.37209, -101.1647
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic568 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SD034 over Plum Ck built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD034 over Plum 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SD034 over Plum Ck carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SD034 over Plum Ck?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SD034 over Plum Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.