SD073 over Cherry Ck
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 8.8 N JCT Sd 34 · Structure no. 000000047755203
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 702
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD073 over Cherry Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD073 over Cherry Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 702 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,119 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD073 over Cherry Ck built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD073 over Cherry 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SD073 over Cherry Ck carry?
About 702 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SD073 over Cherry Ck?
The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SD073 over Cherry Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.