US Bridges

SD019 over Trib to Buffalo Lake

Good

Lake County, South Dakota · 0.1 N Minnehaha CO Line · Structure no. 000000040150239

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,648
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD019 over Trib to Buffalo Lake is a concrete culvert carrying SD019 over Trib to Buffalo Lake in Lake County, South Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,553 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long.

CarriesSD019
CrossesTrib to Buffalo Lake
Location0.1 N Minnehaha CO Line
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates43.8493, -97.06954
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,648 (2024)
Projected traffic2,553 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD019 over Trib to Buffalo Lake built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD019 over Trib to Buffalo Lake 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SD019 over Trib to Buffalo Lake carry?

About 1,648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SD019 over Trib to Buffalo Lake?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns SD019 over Trib to Buffalo Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.