US Bridges

SD377 over Johnson Ck

Fair

Jackson County, South Dakota · 1.3 SW JCT Sd 240 · Structure no. 000000036086179

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD377 over Johnson Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD377 over Johnson Ck in Jackson 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 514 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesSD377
CrossesJohnson Ck
Location1.3 SW JCT Sd 240
RouteState Highway 377
Coordinates43.73601, -101.96844
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2024)
Projected traffic741 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD377 over Johnson Ck built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD377 over Johnson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SD377 over Johnson Ck carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SD377 over Johnson Ck?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SD377 over Johnson Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.