US Bridges

SD042 over Wolf Ck

Fair

McCook County, South Dakota · 2.9 W JCT Sd 262 · Structure no. 000000044030210

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD042 over Wolf Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD042 over Wolf Ck in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 361 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSD042
CrossesWolf Ck
Location2.9 W JCT Sd 262
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates43.54327, -97.54999
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2024)
Projected traffic557 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD042 over Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD042 over Wolf 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 2024.

How much traffic does SD042 over Wolf Ck carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SD042 over Wolf Ck?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SD042 over Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.