US Bridges

SD109 over Burlington Northern RR

Fair

Grant County, South Dakota · 0.1 N JCT US 12 · Structure no. 000000026373023

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,166
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD109 over Burlington Northern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD109 over Burlington Northern RR in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,593 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSD109
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location0.1 N JCT US 12
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates45.29202, -96.46821
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,166 (2024)
Projected traffic1,593 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SD109 over Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD109 over Burlington Northern 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SD109 over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 1,166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SD109 over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD109 over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.