US Bridges

SD047 over Spring Ck

Good

McPherson County, South Dakota · 8.2 N JCT Sd 10 · Structure no. 000000045050039

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD047 over Spring Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD047 over Spring Ck in McPherson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSD047
CrossesSpring Ck
Location8.2 N JCT Sd 10
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates45.88548, -99.61457
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic78 (2024)
Projected traffic108 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD047 over Spring Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD047 over Spring Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does SD047 over Spring Ck carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SD047 over Spring Ck?

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

Who owns SD047 over Spring Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.