US Bridges

US018 over Snake Ck

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 1.6 W I 29 Interch · Structure no. 000000042049170

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,836
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over Snake Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US018 over Snake Ck in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesUS018
CrossesSnake Ck
Location1.6 W I 29 Interch
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.25784, -96.82758
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2024)
Projected traffic3,072 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 US018 over Snake Ck built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 over Snake 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does US018 over Snake Ck carry?

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US018 over Snake Ck?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US018 over Snake Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.