US Bridges

County RD over Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Lyman County, South Dakota · 17.1S & 7.3E Reliance · Structure no. 000000043453391

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2016
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD over Ck in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty RD
CrossesCk
Location17.1S & 7.3E Reliance
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.63183, -99.45826
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2016
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$453,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD over Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is County RD over Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2016.

How much traffic does County RD over Ck carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Ck?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.