US Bridges

US014 over Lone Tree Ck

Fair

Jackson County, South Dakota · 3.8 SW Haakon CO Line · Structure no. 000000036145015

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 over Lone Tree Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US014 over Lone Tree Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,413 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS014
CrossesLone Tree Ck
Location3.8 SW Haakon CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.97359, -101.84766
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2024)
Projected traffic1,413 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 US014 over Lone Tree Ck built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014 over Lone Tree 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US014 over Lone Tree Ck carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US014 over Lone Tree Ck?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US014 over Lone Tree Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.