US Bridges

SD020 over Sioux Ck

Good

Harding County, South Dakota · 14.8 E JCT US 85 · Structure no. 000000032395284

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD020 over Sioux Ck is a concrete culvert carrying SD020 over Sioux 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 km).

CarriesSD020
CrossesSioux Ck
Location14.8 E JCT US 85
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates45.5404, -103.2479
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 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 Sioux Ck built?

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

What condition is SD020 over Sioux 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 Sioux Ck carry?

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

How long is SD020 over Sioux Ck?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SD020 over Sioux Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.