US Bridges

US018 over Ck

Good

Turner County, South Dakota · 4.8 E JCT Sd 19 · Structure no. 000000063209170

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,836
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US018 over Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesUS018
CrossesCk
Location4.8 E JCT Sd 19
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.2576, -96.98655
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2024)
Projected traffic3,072 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US018 over Ck carry?

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US018 over Ck?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US018 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.