43rd St. Wtn. over Willow Ck
FairCodington County, South Dakota · 3.0E 1.9N Watertown · Structure no. 000000015220161
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
43rd St. Wtn. over Willow Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 43rd St. Wtn. over Willow Ck in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 43rd St. Wtn. over Willow Ck built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is 43rd St. Wtn. over Willow 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 43rd St. Wtn. over Willow Ck carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 43rd St. Wtn. over Willow Ck?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 43rd St. Wtn. over Willow Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.