US Bridges

SD1804 over Okobojo Ck

Fair

Sully County, South Dakota · 5.2 N Hughes CO Line · Structure no. 000000060130188

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
632
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD1804 over Okobojo Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD1804 over Okobojo Ck in Sully County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 632 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,103 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSD1804
CrossesOkobojo Ck
Location5.2 N Hughes CO Line
RouteState Highway 1804
Coordinates44.62428, -100.44621
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2024)
Projected traffic1,103 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 SD1804 over Okobojo Ck built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD1804 over Okobojo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SD1804 over Okobojo Ck carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SD1804 over Okobojo Ck?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SD1804 over Okobojo Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.