US Bridges

SD034 over Squaw Ck

Good

Moody County, South Dakota · 4.5 SW JCT Sd 13 N · Structure no. 000000051110143

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,888
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD034 over Squaw Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD034 over Squaw Ck in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,888 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,405 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSD034
CrossesSquaw Ck
Location4.5 SW JCT Sd 13 N
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates43.98863, -96.66878
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,888 (2024)
Projected traffic2,405 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SD034 over Squaw Ck built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD034 over Squaw 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SD034 over Squaw Ck carry?

About 1,888 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SD034 over Squaw Ck?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD034 over Squaw Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.