US Bridges

SD030 over Br North Deer Ck

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 0.8 W I 29 Interch · Structure no. 000000006178080

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
872
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD030 over Br North Deer Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD030 over Br North Deer Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 872 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,311 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSD030
CrossesBr North Deer Ck
Location0.8 W I 29 Interch
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates44.42717, -96.77332
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 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 traffic872 (2024)
Projected traffic1,311 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 SD030 over Br North Deer Ck built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD030 over Br North Deer 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SD030 over Br North Deer Ck carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SD030 over Br North Deer Ck?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SD030 over Br North Deer Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.