US Bridges

SD042 over Elce Ck

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.8 W JCT Sd 19 S · Structure no. 000000050002210

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,794
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD042 over Elce Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD042 over Elce Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,794 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,183 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSD042
CrossesElce Ck
Location0.8 W JCT Sd 19 S
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates43.54329, -97.12532
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,794 (2024)
Projected traffic4,183 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 SD042 over Elce Ck built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD042 over Elce Ck 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 2021.

How much traffic does SD042 over Elce Ck carry?

About 2,794 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SD042 over Elce Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD042 over Elce Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.