US Bridges

US018 over Beaver Ck

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 0.7 W of Canton · Structure no. 000000042162140

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,446
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over Beaver Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US018 over Beaver Ck in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,446 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,141 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS018
CrossesBeaver Ck
Location0.7 W of Canton
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.30094, -96.60511
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating106.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,446 (2024)
Projected traffic4,141 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Beaver Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US018 over Beaver Ck carry?

About 2,446 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US018 over Beaver Ck?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US018 over Beaver Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.