US Bridges

SD073 over Grand Rv

Fair

Perkins County, South Dakota · 0.3 S of Shadehill · Structure no. 000000053380131

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
663
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD073 over Grand Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD073 over Grand Rv 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 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 663 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 991 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

CarriesSD073
CrossesGrand Rv
Location0.3 S of Shadehill
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates45.76057, -102.17653
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 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 Grand Rv built?

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

What condition is SD073 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SD073 over Grand Rv carry?

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

How long is SD073 over Grand Rv?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD073 over Grand Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.