US Bridges

US018 over Ck

Fair

Tripp County, South Dakota · 5 SE of Winner · Structure no. 000000062233315

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,803
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US018 over Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 1,803 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,447 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS018
CrossesCk
Location5 SE of Winner
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.32142, -99.78588
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,803 (2024)
Projected traffic2,447 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US018 over Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 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 2023.

How much traffic does US018 over Ck carry?

About 1,803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US018 over Ck?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US018 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.