US Bridges

SD042 over North Br Twelve Mile Ck

Fair

Hanson County, South Dakota · 1.7 E Davison CO Line · Structure no. 000000031017210

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD042 over North Br Twelve Mile Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD042 over North Br Twelve Mile Ck in Hanson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSD042
CrossesNorth Br Twelve Mile Ck
Location1.7 E Davison CO Line
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates43.54273, -97.93127
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2024)
Projected traffic658 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 SD042 over North Br Twelve Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD042 over North Br Twelve Mile 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SD042 over North Br Twelve Mile Ck carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SD042 over North Br Twelve Mile Ck?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SD042 over North Br Twelve Mile Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.