US Bridges

SD047 over Swan Lake Ck

Good

Walworth County, South Dakota · 3.9 N JCT Sd 20 · Structure no. 000000065330201

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD047 over Swan Lake Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD047 over Swan Lake Ck in Walworth County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 394 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSD047
CrossesSwan Lake Ck
Location3.9 N JCT Sd 20
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates45.30333, -99.79084
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2024)
Projected traffic622 by 2044
Trucks22%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD047 over Swan Lake Ck built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD047 over Swan Lake 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SD047 over Swan Lake Ck carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SD047 over Swan Lake Ck?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SD047 over Swan Lake Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.