Smithwick Road over Sand Ck
GoodFall River County, South Dakota · E. City Limit Smithwick · Structure no. 000000024423120
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smithwick Road over Sand Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Smithwick Road over Sand Ck in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 Smithwick Road over Sand Ck built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smithwick Road over Sand 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Smithwick Road over Sand Ck carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Smithwick Road over Sand Ck?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Smithwick Road over Sand Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.