US Bridges

SD010 over North Br Willow Ck

Fair

McPherson County, South Dakota · 6.6 E JCT Sd 45 S · Structure no. 000000045447150

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD010 over North Br Willow Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD010 over North Br Willow Ck in McPherson 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesSD010
CrossesNorth Br Willow Ck
Location6.6 E JCT Sd 45 S
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates45.72232, -98.7937
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2024)
Projected traffic1,063 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 SD010 over North Br Willow Ck built?

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

What condition is SD010 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SD010 over North Br Willow Ck carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SD010 over North Br Willow Ck?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SD010 over North Br Willow Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.