US Bridges

SD011 over Ck

Good

Union County, South Dakota · 4.6 S JCT Sd 46 · Structure no. 000000064090045

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,575
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD011 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD011 over Ck in Union 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 1,575 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,426 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSD011
CrossesCk
Location4.6 S JCT Sd 46
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates43.01776, -96.62812
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2024)
Projected traffic2,426 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Ck built?

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

What condition is SD011 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SD011 over Ck carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SD011 over Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SD011 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.