US Bridges

SD028 over Br Shue Ck

Fair

Spink County, South Dakota · 0.4 W Clark CO Line · Structure no. 000000058356420

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD028 over Br Shue Ck is a concrete culvert carrying SD028 over Br Shue Ck in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesSD028
CrossesBr Shue Ck
Location0.4 W Clark CO Line
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates44.63178, -97.98603
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2024)
Projected traffic411 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 SD028 over Br Shue Ck built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD028 over Br Shue 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 2024.

How much traffic does SD028 over Br Shue Ck carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SD028 over Br Shue Ck?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SD028 over Br Shue Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.