US Bridges

County RD over Sand Ck

Good

Hand County, South Dakota · 10E & 13.7S Miller · Structure no. 000000030260397

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Sand Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD over Sand Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD
CrossesSand Ck
Location10E & 13.7S Miller
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.31592, -98.78194
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD over Sand Ck built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD over Sand 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD over Sand Ck carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Sand Ck?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Sand Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.