US Bridges

Riedy Road over Ck

Good

Perkins County, South Dakota · Thunder Hawk Creek · Structure no. 000000053460065

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riedy Road over Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Riedy Road over Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRiedy Road
CrossesCk
LocationThunder Hawk Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.85496, -102.01102
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riedy Road over Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riedy Road over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Riedy Road over Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riedy Road over Ck?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Riedy Road over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.