US Bridges

SD020 over Squaw Ck

Good

Harding County, South Dakota · 12.0 E JCT US 85 · Structure no. 000000032369280

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD020 over Squaw Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD020 over Squaw Ck in Harding County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 km).

CarriesSD020
CrossesSquaw Ck
Location12.0 E JCT US 85
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates45.54531, -103.30075
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating97.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Squaw Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD020 over Squaw 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 Squaw Ck carry?

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

How long is SD020 over Squaw Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD020 over Squaw Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.