SD042 over Bloom Ck
FairHanson County, South Dakota · 9.5 E Davison CO Line · Structure no. 000000031094210
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 361
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD042 over Bloom Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD042 over Bloom Ck in Hanson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 361 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD042 over Bloom Ck built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD042 over Bloom 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 Bloom Ck carry?
About 361 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SD042 over Bloom Ck?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SD042 over Bloom Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.