US Bridges

SD020 over Clarks Fork Ck

Good

Harding County, South Dakota · 8.8 E JCT US 85 · Structure no. 000000032339272

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD020 over Clarks Fork Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD020 over Clarks Fork Ck in Harding County, South Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 km).

CarriesSD020
CrossesClarks Fork Ck
Location8.8 E JCT US 85
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates45.55712, -103.3621
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.7 mi (117 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 Clarks Fork Ck built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD020 over Clarks Fork 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SD020 over Clarks Fork Ck carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SD020 over Clarks Fork Ck?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD020 over Clarks Fork Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.