US Bridges

SD050 over Marne Ck

Fair

Yankton County, South Dakota · 0.8 E JCT US 81 · Structure no. 000000068129205

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,753
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD050 over Marne Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD050 over Marne Ck in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 9,753 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,713 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

CarriesSD050
CrossesMarne Ck
Location0.8 E JCT US 81
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates42.87179, -97.38121
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,753 (2024)
Projected traffic13,713 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD050 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SD050 over Marne Ck carry?

About 9,753 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SD050 over Marne Ck?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SD050 over Marne Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.