US Bridges

US018 Ser RD over Ck

Fair

Tripp County, South Dakota · 1.8 W of Winner · Structure no. 000000062179273

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,820
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 Ser RD over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US018 Ser RD over 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 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,130 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesUS018 Ser RD
CrossesCk
Location1.8 W of Winner
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.38184, -99.89204
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic2,820 (2023)
Projected traffic3,130 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US018 Ser RD over Ck built?

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

What condition is US018 Ser RD over 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US018 Ser RD over Ck carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US018 Ser RD over Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US018 Ser RD over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.