SD037 over Fordham Ck
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 7.7 N JCT US 212 · Structure no. 000000058300163
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 462
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD037 over Fordham Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD037 over Fordham Ck in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SD037 over Fordham Ck built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD037 over Fordham 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SD037 over Fordham Ck carry?
About 462 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SD037 over Fordham Ck?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SD037 over Fordham Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.