US Bridges

SD037 N over Sand Ck

Good

Sanborn County, South Dakota · 3.3 S JCT Sd 224 · Structure no. 000000056062043

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,354
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD037 N over Sand Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD037 N over Sand Ck in Sanborn County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,965 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSD037 N
CrossesSand Ck
Location3.3 S JCT Sd 224
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates44.13796, -98.21023
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,354 (2024)
Projected traffic1,965 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SD037 N over Sand Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD037 N over Sand 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 2023.

How much traffic does SD037 N over Sand Ck carry?

About 1,354 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SD037 N over Sand Ck?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD037 N over Sand Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.