SD026 over North Wolf Ck
FairHand County, South Dakota · 5.9 E JCT Sd 45 · Structure no. 000000030218090
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 301
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD026 over North Wolf Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD026 over North Wolf Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD026 over North Wolf Ck built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD026 over North Wolf 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SD026 over North Wolf Ck carry?
About 301 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SD026 over North Wolf Ck?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SD026 over North Wolf Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.