US Bridges

US085 over Miller Ck

Fair

Lawrence County, South Dakota · 0.3 S I 90 Interch · Structure no. 000000041156089

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,754
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US085 over Miller Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US085 over Miller Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,754 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,786 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS085
CrossesMiller Ck
Location0.3 S I 90 Interch
RouteU.S. Route 85
Coordinates44.47502, -103.73782
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,754 (2023)
Projected traffic7,786 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 US085 over Miller Ck built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US085 over Miller 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US085 over Miller Ck carry?

About 5,754 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US085 over Miller Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns US085 over Miller Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.