US Bridges

US014 over Mitchell Ck

Fair

Haakon County, South Dakota · 0.6 E of Midland · Structure no. 000000028430462

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 over Mitchell Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US014 over Mitchell Ck in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS014
CrossesMitchell Ck
Location0.6 E of Midland
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.07814, -101.14711
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic924 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US014 over Mitchell Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014 over Mitchell 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US014 over Mitchell Ck carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US014 over Mitchell Ck?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US014 over Mitchell Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.