US Bridges

SD034 over Ck

Good

Hughes County, South Dakota · 19.2 E JCT US 14 & 83 · Structure no. 000000033289170

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
691
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD034 over Ck is a concrete culvert carrying SD034 over Ck in Hughes County, South Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 691 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesSD034
CrossesCk
Location19.2 E JCT US 14 & 83
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates44.29509, -99.98722
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic691 (2024)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD034 over Ck built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD034 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SD034 over Ck carry?

About 691 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SD034 over Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SD034 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.