Sorum Road over Gap Ck
GoodPerkins County, South Dakota · 4W & 5S Prairie City · Structure no. 000000053029338
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sorum Road over Gap Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sorum Road over Gap Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sorum Road over Gap Ck built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sorum Road over Gap 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Sorum Road over Gap Ck carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sorum Road over Gap Ck?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sorum Road over Gap Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.