Hereford Rd. over Ck
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 29E & 3.4N Sturgis · Structure no. 000000047320396
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hereford Rd. over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hereford Rd. over Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hereford Rd. over Ck built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hereford 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Hereford Rd. over Ck carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hereford Rd. over Ck?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hereford Rd. over Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.