US Bridges

SD050 over Marne Ck

Good

Yankton County, South Dakota · 1.3 W JCT US 81 · Structure no. 000000068107180

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,096
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD050 over Marne Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD050 over Marne Ck in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,096 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,160 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSD050
CrossesMarne Ck
Location1.3 W JCT US 81
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates42.90904, -97.42411
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,096 (2024)
Projected traffic6,160 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SD050 over Marne Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD050 over Marne 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SD050 over Marne Ck carry?

About 4,096 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SD050 over Marne Ck?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD050 over Marne Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.