County RD over Sand Ck
PoorSanborn County, South Dakota · 2N & 1.6W Forestburg · Structure no. 000000056094100
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD over Sand Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD over Sand Ck in Sanborn County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 County RD over Sand Ck built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD over Sand Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does County RD over Sand Ck carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County RD over Sand Ck?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County RD over Sand Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.