US Bridges

SD011 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Union County, South Dakota · 1.9 S JCT Sd 50 · Structure no. 000000064060241

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD011 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD011 over Drainage Ditch in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,195 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSD011
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.9 S JCT Sd 50
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates42.73365, -96.68789
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2024)
Projected traffic1,195 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SD011 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD011 over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SD011 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SD011 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD011 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.