US014 over North Medicine Ck
GoodHughes County, South Dakota · 1.4 NE of Blunt · Structure no. 000000033302015
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,914
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US014 over North Medicine Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US014 over North Medicine Ck in Hughes County, South Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,914 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,976 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US014 over North Medicine Ck built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US014 over North Medicine 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US014 over North Medicine Ck carry?
About 1,914 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US014 over North Medicine Ck?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US014 over North Medicine Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.