SD038 over Wolf Ck
FairHanson County, South Dakota · 0.6 W Mccook CO Line · Structure no. 000000031176100
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 921
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD038 over Wolf Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD038 over Wolf Ck in Hanson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 921 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SD038 over Wolf Ck built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD038 over 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SD038 over Wolf Ck carry?
About 921 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SD038 over Wolf Ck?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SD038 over Wolf Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.