US Bridges

SD052 over Snatch Ck

Good

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 6.0 E JCT Sd 37 · Structure no. 000000005198180

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
798
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD052 over Snatch Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD052 over Snatch Ck in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,172 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSD052
CrossesSnatch Ck
Location6.0 E JCT Sd 37
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates42.90827, -97.77599
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2024)
Projected traffic1,172 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SD052 over Snatch Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD052 over Snatch 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SD052 over Snatch Ck carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SD052 over Snatch Ck?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD052 over Snatch Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.