US Bridges

SD010 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Marshall County, South Dakota · 4.6 W JCT Sd 27 S · Structure no. 000000046065100

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
945
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD010 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD010 over Drainage Ditch in Marshall County, South Dakota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 945 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesSD010
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4.6 W JCT Sd 27 S
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates45.79134, -97.84397
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2024)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD010 over Drainage Ditch 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 SD010 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SD010 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SD010 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.