US Bridges

US018 over Big Hollow Ck

Good

Tripp County, South Dakota · 3.9 E JCT US 183 · Structure no. 000000062149270

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,746
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over Big Hollow Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US018 over Big Hollow Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,746 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesUS018
CrossesBig Hollow Ck
Location3.9 E JCT US 183
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.38633, -99.95061
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,746 (2024)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US018 over Big Hollow Ck built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 over Big Hollow 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 2024.

How much traffic does US018 over Big Hollow Ck carry?

About 1,746 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US018 over Big Hollow Ck?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US018 over Big Hollow Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.