US Bridges

SD075 over South Fork Grand Rv

Fair

Perkins County, South Dakota · 7.9 N JCT Sd 20 · Structure no. 000000053149209

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD075 over South Fork Grand Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD075 over South Fork Grand Rv in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSD075
CrossesSouth Fork Grand Rv
Location7.9 N JCT Sd 20
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates45.64909, -102.64336
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2024)
Projected traffic287 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 SD075 over South Fork Grand Rv built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD075 over South Fork Grand Rv 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SD075 over South Fork Grand Rv carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SD075 over South Fork Grand Rv?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SD075 over South Fork Grand Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.