SD045 over Br Crow Ck
FairBuffalo County, South Dakota · 1.8 N JCT Sd 34 · Structure no. 000000009290063
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 492
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD045 over Br Crow Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD045 over Br Crow Ck in Buffalo County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD045 over Br Crow Ck built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD045 over Br Crow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SD045 over Br Crow Ck carry?
About 492 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SD045 over Br Crow Ck?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SD045 over Br Crow Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.