SD026 over Shaefer Ck
GoodHand County, South Dakota · 2.8 W JCT Sd 45 · Structure no. 000000030132080
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 127
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD026 over Shaefer Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD026 over Shaefer Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD026 over Shaefer Ck built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD026 over Shaefer 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 SD026 over Shaefer Ck carry?
About 127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is SD026 over Shaefer Ck?
The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SD026 over Shaefer Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.