US Bridges

State Park RD over Ck

FairPosted for load

Meade County, South Dakota · 4.2E 3.4N Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047072394

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

State Park RD over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Park RD over Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesState Park RD
CrossesCk
Location4.2E 3.4N Sturgis
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates44.46856, -103.42291
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Park RD over Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is State Park RD over Ck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Park RD over Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Park RD over Ck?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns State Park RD over Ck?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.