River Rd. over Sand Ck
FairSanborn County, South Dakota · 0.2 NE Forestburg · Structure no. 000000056114118
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Rd. over Sand Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying River Rd. over Sand Ck in Sanborn County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 River Rd. over Sand Ck built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Rd. over Sand Ck 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 River Rd. over Sand Ck carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is River Rd. over Sand Ck?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns River Rd. over Sand Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.