US Bridges

SD115 over Beaver Ck

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 1.1 N JCT Sd 44 · Structure no. 000000042100109

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD115 over Beaver Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD115 over Beaver Ck in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,352 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSD115
CrossesBeaver Ck
Location1.1 N JCT Sd 44
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates43.34626, -96.72745
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2024)
Projected traffic3,352 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 SD115 over Beaver Ck built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD115 over Beaver 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SD115 over Beaver Ck carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SD115 over Beaver Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SD115 over Beaver Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.