US Bridges

30599 River Road over Ck

Good

Union County, South Dakota · 5S & 5.5E Alcester · Structure no. 000000064145090

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30599 River Road over Ck is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 30599 River Road over Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 36 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Carries30599 River Road
CrossesCk
Location5S & 5.5E Alcester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.95245, -96.51957
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic325 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30599 River Road over Ck built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is 30599 River Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does 30599 River Road over Ck carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 30599 River Road over Ck?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 30599 River Road over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.