US Bridges

US014 over Plum Ck

Fair

Stanley County, South Dakota · 1.9 S JCT Sd 34 · Structure no. 000000059023299

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
624
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US014 over Plum Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US014 over Plum 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 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 624 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesUS014
CrossesPlum Ck
Location1.9 S JCT Sd 34
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.34491, -101.12802
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic624 (2024)
Projected traffic902 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 Plum Ck built?

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

What condition is US014 over Plum 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US014 over Plum Ck carry?

About 624 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US014 over Plum Ck?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US014 over Plum Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.