US Bridges

SD027 over Dry Run Ck

Fair

Marshall County, South Dakota · 0.3 E of Langford · Structure no. 000000046079230

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD027 over Dry Run Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD027 over Dry Run Ck in Marshall County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSD027
CrossesDry Run Ck
Location0.3 E of Langford
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates45.60261, -97.81744
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2024)
Projected traffic707 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 SD027 over Dry Run Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD027 over Dry Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does SD027 over Dry Run Ck carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SD027 over Dry Run Ck?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD027 over Dry Run Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.