US Bridges

Paulsen RD over Lake Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 1.8E & 2.2N of Quinn · Structure no. 000000052978340

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paulsen RD over Lake Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Paulsen RD over Lake Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPaulsen RD
CrossesLake Ck
Location1.8E & 2.2N of Quinn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.02373, -102.09174
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Paulsen RD over Lake Ck built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paulsen RD over Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Paulsen RD over Lake Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Paulsen RD over Lake Ck?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Paulsen RD over Lake Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.