US Bridges

SD042 over Long Ck

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.6 E JCT Sd 19 N · Structure no. 000000050026210

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,703
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD042 over Long Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD042 over Long 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 3,703 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,736 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSD042
CrossesLong Ck
Location0.6 E JCT Sd 19 N
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates43.5433, -97.0767
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,703 (2024)
Projected traffic5,736 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Long Ck built?

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

What condition is SD042 over Long 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 Long Ck carry?

About 3,703 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SD042 over Long Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SD042 over Long Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.