US Bridges

SD028 over Trib Dolph Ck

Good

Hamlin County, South Dakota · 4.3 W JCT Sd 21 N · Structure no. 000000029092150

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD028 over Trib Dolph Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD028 over Trib Dolph Ck in Hamlin County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,494 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSD028
CrossesTrib Dolph Ck
Location4.3 W JCT Sd 21 N
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates44.58703, -97.30596
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2023)
Projected traffic1,494 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 SD028 over Trib Dolph Ck built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD028 over Trib Dolph 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 2023.

How much traffic does SD028 over Trib Dolph Ck carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SD028 over Trib Dolph Ck?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SD028 over Trib Dolph Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.