US Bridges

SD011 over West Union Ck

Fair

Union County, South Dakota · 12.4 S JCT Sd 46 · Structure no. 000000064090124

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD011 over West Union Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD011 over West Union Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSD011
CrossesWest Union Ck
Location12.4 S JCT Sd 46
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates42.90378, -96.62646
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2024)
Projected traffic625 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 West Union Ck built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD011 over West Union 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SD011 over West Union Ck carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SD011 over West Union Ck?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD011 over West Union Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.