SD034 over Chapelle Ck
PoorHughes County, South Dakota · 22.5 E JCT US 14 & 83 · Structure no. 000000033322176
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 197 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 691
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD034 over Chapelle Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD034 over Chapelle Ck in Hughes County, South Dakota. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 691 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD034 over Chapelle Ck built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD034 over Chapelle Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SD034 over Chapelle Ck carry?
About 691 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SD034 over Chapelle Ck?
The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SD034 over Chapelle Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.