US Bridges

SD073 over Flat Ck

Good

Perkins County, South Dakota · 1 N of Shadehill · Structure no. 000000053380119

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
663
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD073 over Flat Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD073 over Flat Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 663 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 991 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

CarriesSD073
CrossesFlat Ck
Location1 N of Shadehill
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates45.77773, -102.17655
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic663 (2024)
Projected traffic991 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 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 Flat Ck built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD073 over Flat 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 2021.

How much traffic does SD073 over Flat Ck carry?

About 663 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SD073 over Flat Ck?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD073 over Flat Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.