SD045 over Ck
PoorHand County, South Dakota · 8.7 S JCT US 14 E · Structure no. 000000030160345
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 538
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD045 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD045 over Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 97 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 538 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 716 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD045 over Ck built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is SD045 over Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SD045 over Ck carry?
About 538 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SD045 over Ck?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SD045 over Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.