US014 over South Medicine Ck
FairHughes County, South Dakota · 3.5 E of Blunt · Structure no. 000000033327010
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,914
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US014 over South Medicine Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US014 over South Medicine Ck in Hughes County, South Dakota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 1,914 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,976 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US014 over South Medicine Ck built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is US014 over South Medicine Ck 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 2024.
How much traffic does US014 over South Medicine Ck carry?
About 1,914 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US014 over South Medicine Ck?
The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US014 over South Medicine Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.