US Bridges

SD038 over Burlington Norther/Sf RR

Fair

Davison County, South Dakota · 0.8 E JCT I 90 Loop · Structure no. 000000018163100

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,917
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD038 over Burlington Norther/Sf RR is a steel culvert carrying SD038 over Burlington Norther/Sf RR in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,917 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,128 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSD038
CrossesBurlington Norther/Sf RR
Location0.8 E JCT I 90 Loop
RouteState Highway 38
CountyDavison County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.70223, -98.00165
Functional classUrban 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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,917 (2024)
Projected traffic4,128 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SD038 over Burlington Norther/Sf RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD038 over Burlington Norther/Sf RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SD038 over Burlington Norther/Sf RR carry?

About 2,917 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SD038 over Burlington Norther/Sf RR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m).

Who owns SD038 over Burlington Norther/Sf RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.