US Bridges

SD037 over Unnamed Ck

Good

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 6.6N Springfield · Structure no. 000000005140151

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,604
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD037 over Unnamed Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD037 over Unnamed Ck in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,604 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,165 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

CarriesSD037
CrossesUnnamed Ck
Location6.6N Springfield
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates42.95078, -97.89188
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,604 (2023)
Projected traffic2,165 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Unnamed Ck built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD037 over Unnamed 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SD037 over Unnamed Ck carry?

About 1,604 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SD037 over Unnamed Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD037 over Unnamed Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.