US Bridges

US014 over Prairie Dog Ck

Fair

Stanley County, South Dakota · 7.8 S JCT Sd 34 · Structure no. 000000059020358

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 over Prairie Dog Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US014 over Prairie Dog Ck in Stanley County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 592 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesUS014
CrossesPrairie Dog Ck
Location7.8 S JCT Sd 34
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.25991, -101.12791
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2024)
Projected traffic856 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US014 over Prairie Dog Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US014 over Prairie Dog 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US014 over Prairie Dog Ck carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US014 over Prairie Dog Ck?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US014 over Prairie Dog Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.