US Bridges

US018 over Lonetree Ck

Good

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 1.6 E JCT Sd 25 · Structure no. 000000034217180

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
668
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over Lonetree Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US018 over Lonetree Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS018
CrossesLonetree Ck
Location1.6 E JCT Sd 25
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.24105, -97.68369
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2024)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US018 over Lonetree Ck built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 over Lonetree 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US018 over Lonetree Ck carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US018 over Lonetree Ck?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US018 over Lonetree Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.