US Bridges

SD034 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Sanborn County, South Dakota · 0.9 E of Woonsocket · Structure no. 000000056039100

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,738
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD034 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD034 over Drainage Ditch in Sanborn County, South Dakota. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 89 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 1,738 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,522 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSD034
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.9 E of Woonsocket
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates44.05414, -98.25159
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,738 (2024)
Projected traffic2,522 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SD034 over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SD034 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,738 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SD034 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD034 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.