US Bridges

SD073 over Red Scaffold Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 5.9 S of Faith · Structure no. 000000047760068

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
831
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD073 over Red Scaffold Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD073 over Red Scaffold Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 831 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSD073
CrossesRed Scaffold Ck
Location5.9 S of Faith
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates44.94128, -102.04499
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic831 (2024)
Projected traffic1,325 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SD073 over Red Scaffold Ck built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD073 over Red Scaffold 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SD073 over Red Scaffold Ck carry?

About 831 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SD073 over Red Scaffold Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SD073 over Red Scaffold Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.