US Bridges

SD034 over Rc P&e RR

Fair

Hughes County, South Dakota · 14.2 E JCT US 14 & 83 · Structure no. 000000033245152

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,578
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD034 over Rc P&e RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD034 over Rc P&e RR in Hughes County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,578 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,271 by 2044. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSD034
CrossesRc P&e RR
Location14.2 E JCT US 14 & 83
RouteState Highway 34
CountyHughes County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.3198, -100.07739
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,578 (2024)
Projected traffic2,271 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SD034 over Rc P&e RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD034 over Rc P&e RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SD034 over Rc P&e RR carry?

About 1,578 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SD034 over Rc P&e RR?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SD034 over Rc P&e RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.