US Bridges

Fairview Road over Cottonwood Ck

Fair

Jackson County, South Dakota · 2E & 0.6S Cottonwood · Structure no. 000000036140026

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over Cottonwood Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fairview Road over Cottonwood Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Road
CrossesCottonwood Ck
Location2E & 0.6S Cottonwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.95609, -101.8603
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2022)
Projected traffic12 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Road over Cottonwood Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Road over Cottonwood 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over Cottonwood Ck carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Road over Cottonwood Ck?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Road over Cottonwood Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.