US Bridges

E Ash ST over Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.06E S a Ave - New under · Structure no. 000000052607291

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Ash ST over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Ash ST over Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesE Ash ST
CrossesCk
Location0.06E S a Ave - New under
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.09425, -102.835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 E Ash ST over Ck built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Ash ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E Ash ST over Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Ash ST over Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns E Ash ST over Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.