US Bridges

SD037 over Mud Ck

Fair

Brown County, South Dakota · 4.4 S JCT US 12 · Structure no. 000000007300375

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
993
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD037 over Mud Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD037 over Mud Ck in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 993 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,317 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesSD037
CrossesMud Ck
Location4.4 S JCT US 12
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates45.39327, -98.10356
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
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 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 traffic993 (2024)
Projected traffic1,317 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Mud Ck built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD037 over Mud 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SD037 over Mud Ck carry?

About 993 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SD037 over Mud Ck?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SD037 over Mud Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.