US Bridges

SD1806EF over Diversion Channel

Good

Stanley County, South Dakota · 2.2 N Fort Pierre · Structure no. 000000059388257

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD1806EF over Diversion Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD1806EF over Diversion Channel in Stanley County, South Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSD1806EF
CrossesDiversion Channel
Location2.2 N Fort Pierre
RouteState Highway 1806
Coordinates44.40407, -100.39483
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.2 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 traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 SD1806EF over Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD1806EF over Diversion Channel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SD1806EF over Diversion Channel carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SD1806EF over Diversion Channel?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD1806EF over Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.