US Bridges

SD046 over Ck

Fair

Union County, South Dakota · 1 N Iowa State Line · Structure no. 000000064160011

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,725
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD046 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD046 over Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,656 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSD046
CrossesCk
Location1 N Iowa State Line
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates43.06815, -96.48978
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,725 (2024)
Projected traffic2,656 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD046 over Ck built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD046 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SD046 over Ck carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SD046 over Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD046 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.