US Bridges

SD052 over Ck

Fair

Yankton County, South Dakota · 4.1 S JCT Sd 5O · Structure no. 000000068052212

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,539
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD052 over Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD052 over Ck in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,539 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,819 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesSD052
CrossesCk
Location4.1 S JCT Sd 5O
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates42.86373, -97.53151
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,539 (2024)
Projected traffic3,819 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SD052 over Ck built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD052 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SD052 over Ck carry?

About 2,539 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SD052 over Ck?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SD052 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.