US Bridges

185 Street over Medicine Ck

Good

Sully County, South Dakota · 13.6E Onida · Structure no. 000000060456130

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

185 Street over Medicine Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 185 Street over Medicine Ck in Sully County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Carries185 Street
CrossesMedicine Ck
Location13.6E Onida
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.70784, -99.78491
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 185 Street over Medicine Ck built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 185 Street over Medicine Ck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 185 Street over Medicine Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 185 Street over Medicine Ck?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 185 Street over Medicine Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.