US Bridges

US081 over Marne Ck

Fair

Yankton County, South Dakota · 0.4 N JCT Sd 50 · Structure no. 000000068120203

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US081 over Marne Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US081 over Marne 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 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 16,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,719 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesUS081
CrossesMarne Ck
Location0.4 N JCT Sd 50
RouteU.S. Route 81
Coordinates42.87708, -97.39688
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,870 (2024)
Projected traffic23,719 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 US081 over Marne Ck built?

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

What condition is US081 over Marne 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US081 over Marne Ck carry?

About 16,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US081 over Marne Ck?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US081 over Marne Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.