US Bridges

SD027 over Crow Ck

Good

Marshall County, South Dakota · 2.3 S JCT Sd 10 · Structure no. 000000046110123

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD027 over Crow Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD027 over Crow Ck 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 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSD027
CrossesCrow Ck
Location2.3 S JCT Sd 10
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates45.7588, -97.75089
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic694 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 Crow Ck built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD027 over Crow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SD027 over Crow Ck carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SD027 over Crow Ck?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SD027 over Crow Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.