US Bridges

SD020 over Valley Ck

Good

Harding County, South Dakota · 5.0 E Montana State Line · Structure no. 000000032051277

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD020 over Valley Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD020 over Valley Ck in Harding 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 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSD020
CrossesValley Ck
Location5.0 E Montana State Line
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates45.54934, -103.95444
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2024)
Projected traffic147 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SD020 over Valley Ck built?

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

What condition is SD020 over Valley 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SD020 over Valley Ck carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SD020 over Valley Ck?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SD020 over Valley Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.