US Bridges

194th Ave. over South Canal

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 12N & 2E Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047048310

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

194th Ave. over South Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 194th Ave. over South Canal in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Carries194th Ave.
CrossesSouth Canal
Location12N & 2E Sturgis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.59022, -103.4716
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 194th Ave. over South Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 194th Ave. over South Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 194th Ave. over South Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 194th Ave. over South Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 194th Ave. over South Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.