SD045 over Crow Ck
FairBuffalo County, South Dakota · 2.2 N Brule CO Line · Structure no. 000000009290157
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 949
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD045 over Crow Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD045 over Crow Ck in Buffalo County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 949 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,231 by 2044. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD045 over Crow Ck built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is SD045 over 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SD045 over Crow Ck carry?
About 949 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SD045 over Crow Ck?
The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SD045 over Crow Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.