SD034 over Drainage Ditch
FairPosted for loadMeade County, South Dakota · 0.6 E I 90 Interch · Structure no. 000000047024429
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,212
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD034 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD034 over Drainage Ditch in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,212 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,389 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD034 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD034 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SD034 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 9,212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SD034 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns SD034 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.