SD045 over South Fork Snake Ck
FairFaulk County, South Dakota · 1 N JCT US 212 · Structure no. 000000025270136
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 855
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD045 over South Fork Snake Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD045 over South Fork Snake Ck in Faulk County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 855 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,235 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD045 over South Fork Snake Ck built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD045 over South Fork Snake 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SD045 over South Fork Snake Ck carry?
About 855 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is SD045 over South Fork Snake Ck?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SD045 over South Fork Snake Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.