US Bridges

SD045 over N Wolf Ck

Good

Hand County, South Dakota · 4.5 MI S of Faulk CO Line · Structure no. 000000030160045

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
548
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD045 over N Wolf Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD045 over N Wolf Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSD045
CrossesN Wolf Ck
Location4.5 MI S of Faulk CO Line
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates44.83113, -98.98797
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2024)
Projected traffic729 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD045 over N Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD045 over N Wolf 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SD045 over N Wolf Ck carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SD045 over N Wolf Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SD045 over N Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.