US Bridges

SD037 over Ck

Fair

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 0.3 N JCT Sd 50 · Structure no. 000000005100118

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD037 over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD037 over Ck in Bon Homme 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSD037
CrossesCk
Location0.3 N JCT Sd 50
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates42.99954, -97.97095
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2024)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 SD037 over Ck built?

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

What condition is SD037 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SD037 over Ck carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SD037 over Ck?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SD037 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.