US Bridges

US014A over Ice Box Ck

Poor

Lawrence County, South Dakota · 0.2 E Cheyenne Xing · Structure no. 000000041096211

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,725
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014A over Ice Box Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US014A over Ice Box Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS014A
CrossesIce Box Ck
Location0.2 E Cheyenne Xing
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.29814, -103.86315
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 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 traffic1,725 (2024)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US014A over Ice Box Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014A over Ice Box Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US014A over Ice Box Ck carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US014A over Ice Box Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US014A over Ice Box Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.