US Bridges

SD037 over Emanuel Ck

Fair

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 2.8W & .2N of Springfield · Structure no. 000000005112210

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
764
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD037 over Emanuel Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD037 over Emanuel Ck in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSD037
CrossesEmanuel Ck
Location2.8W & .2N of Springfield
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates42.86539, -97.94471
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2024)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 SD037 over Emanuel Ck built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD037 over Emanuel 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 Emanuel Ck carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SD037 over Emanuel Ck?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SD037 over Emanuel Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.