SD038 over Firesteel Ck
GoodDavison County, South Dakota · 0.3 W Hanson CO Line · Structure no. 000000018177100
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,445
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD038 over Firesteel Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD038 over Firesteel Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,445 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD038 over Firesteel Ck built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD038 over Firesteel Ck 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SD038 over Firesteel Ck carry?
About 2,445 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SD038 over Firesteel Ck?
The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SD038 over Firesteel Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.