US Bridges

SD019 over BNSF RR

Good

Clay County, South Dakota · 0.6 W JCT Sd 19 N/Sd 50L · Structure no. 000000014103206

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,764
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD019 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD019 over BNSF RR in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,764 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,536 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSD019
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.6 W JCT Sd 19 N/Sd 50L
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates42.78465, -96.95827
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,764 (2024)
Projected traffic4,536 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SD019 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD019 over BNSF RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does SD019 over BNSF RR carry?

About 2,764 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SD019 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SD019 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.