SD027 over Spain Ditch
FairMarshall County, South Dakota · 6.3 S JCT Sd 10 · Structure no. 000000046109163
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 601
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD027 over Spain Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD027 over Spain Ditch in Marshall County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD027 over Spain Ditch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD027 over Spain 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 SD027 over Spain Ditch carry?
About 601 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SD027 over Spain Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns SD027 over Spain Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.