SD034 over Smith Ck
FairJerauld County, South Dakota · 7.6 W Wessington Springs · Structure no. 000000037102080
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 514
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD034 over Smith Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD034 over Smith Ck in Jerauld County, South Dakota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD034 over Smith Ck built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD034 over Smith 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SD034 over Smith Ck carry?
About 514 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SD034 over Smith Ck?
The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SD034 over Smith Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.