US Bridges

SD034 over Morris Ck

Good

Jerauld County, South Dakota · 3.4 E JCT US 281 · Structure no. 000000037273090

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,137
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD034 over Morris Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD034 over Morris Ck in Jerauld County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 1,137 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,557 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSD034
CrossesMorris Ck
Location3.4 E JCT US 281
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates44.06794, -98.38567
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic1,137 (2024)
Projected traffic1,557 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SD034 over Morris Ck built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD034 over Morris 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SD034 over Morris Ck carry?

About 1,137 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SD034 over Morris Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD034 over Morris Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.