US Bridges

US018 over South Br Lonetree Ck

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 3.5 E JCT Sd 37 · Structure no. 000000034096180

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over South Br Lonetree Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US018 over South Br Lonetree Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesUS018
CrossesSouth Br Lonetree Ck
Location3.5 E JCT Sd 37
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.24124, -97.92012
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2024)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US018 over South Br Lonetree Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 over South Br Lonetree 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US018 over South Br Lonetree Ck carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US018 over South Br Lonetree Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US018 over South Br Lonetree Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.