US Bridges

SD037 over Pony Ck

Good

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 0.2 N JCT Sd 44 · Structure no. 000000034060079

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,971
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD037 over Pony Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD037 over Pony Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,971 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,306 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesSD037
CrossesPony Ck
Location0.2 N JCT Sd 44
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates43.38698, -97.99568
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic3,971 (2024)
Projected traffic6,306 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SD037 over Pony Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD037 over Pony 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SD037 over Pony Ck carry?

About 3,971 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SD037 over Pony Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SD037 over Pony Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.