US Bridges

SD011 over South Fork Beaver Ck

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 1.5 S JCT US 18 · Structure no. 000000042150155

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,622
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD011 over South Fork Beaver Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD011 over South Fork Beaver Ck in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,622 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,746 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSD011
CrossesSouth Fork Beaver Ck
Location1.5 S JCT US 18
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates43.27932, -96.62883
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,622 (2024)
Projected traffic2,746 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 SD011 over South Fork Beaver Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD011 over South Fork 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SD011 over South Fork Beaver Ck carry?

About 1,622 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SD011 over South Fork Beaver Ck?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SD011 over South Fork Beaver Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.