US Bridges

SD073 over North Br Willow Ck

Fair

Jackson County, South Dakota · 5.4 S Haakon CO Line · Structure no. 000000036240052

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
708
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD073 over North Br Willow Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD073 over North Br Willow Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 708 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSD073
CrossesNorth Br Willow Ck
Location5.4 S Haakon CO Line
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates43.92042, -101.66119
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2024)
Projected traffic1,021 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD073 over North Br Willow Ck built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD073 over North Br Willow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SD073 over North Br Willow Ck carry?

About 708 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SD073 over North Br Willow Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD073 over North Br Willow Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.