SD034 over Firesteel Ck
FairJerauld County, South Dakota · 1.4 W JCT US 281 · Structure no. 000000037226090
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,218
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD034 over Firesteel Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD034 over Firesteel Ck in Jerauld County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,218 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD034 over Firesteel Ck built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD034 over Firesteel 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does SD034 over Firesteel Ck carry?
About 1,218 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SD034 over Firesteel Ck?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SD034 over Firesteel Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.