US Bridges

SD034 over Silver Ck

Fair

Lake County, South Dakota · 1.8 E & S JCT US 81 N · Structure no. 000000040130138

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,695
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD034 over Silver Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD034 over Silver Ck in Lake County, South Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 8,695 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,904 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSD034
CrossesSilver Ck
Location1.8 E & S JCT US 81 N
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates43.99696, -97.10977
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,695 (2024)
Projected traffic10,904 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SD034 over Silver Ck built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD034 over Silver 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SD034 over Silver Ck carry?

About 8,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SD034 over Silver Ck?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SD034 over Silver Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.