US Bridges

SD025 over Rock Ck

Fair

Miner County, South Dakota · 7.5 S JCT Sd 34 · Structure no. 000000049089205

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD025 over Rock Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD025 over Rock Ck in Miner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 485 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 748 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSD025
CrossesRock Ck
Location7.5 S JCT Sd 34
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates43.90078, -97.6705
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2024)
Projected traffic748 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD025 over Rock Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD025 over Rock 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SD025 over Rock Ck carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SD025 over Rock Ck?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD025 over Rock Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.