Fairview Road over South Fork Bad Rv
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, South Dakota · 5E & 3S Cottonwood · Structure no. 000000036170050
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairview Road over South Fork Bad Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairview Road over South Fork Bad Rv in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairview Road over South Fork Bad Rv built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairview Road over South Fork Bad Rv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Fairview Road over South Fork Bad Rv carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fairview Road over South Fork Bad Rv?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fairview Road over South Fork Bad Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.