SD028 over Lake Norden Outlet
FairHamlin County, South Dakota · 1.5 E JCT Sd 21 N · Structure no. 000000029151149
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,862
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD028 over Lake Norden Outlet is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD028 over Lake Norden Outlet in Hamlin County, South Dakota. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,862 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,802 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD028 over Lake Norden Outlet built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD028 over Lake Norden Outlet 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SD028 over Lake Norden Outlet carry?
About 1,862 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SD028 over Lake Norden Outlet?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SD028 over Lake Norden Outlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.