Historic Bridges in South Dakota
1,118 bridges built before 1951 in South Dakota still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 1,118 bridges in South Dakota built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| REDSTONE CK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| CK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 95 |
| BATTLE CK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| BATTLE CK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 91 |
| BATTLE CK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 91 |
| BATTLE CK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| CK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 91 |
| BATTLE CK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 91 |
| LONG CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| BLIND CK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| LONG CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BEAVER CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 67 |
| LONG CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| TRIBUTARY TO BLIND CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIBUTARY TO BLIND CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 53 |
| SNAKE CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 56 |
| TRIB. TO SADDLE CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| HARAM CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIBUTARY TO ASH CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 261 |
| SNAKE CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO SADDLE CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| SNAKE CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| BEAVER CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| SNAKE CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| SADDLE CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| BEAVER CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO W BRULE CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| BEAVER CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| SADDLE CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| BEAVER CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 74 |
| PATTEE CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| EAST BRULE CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO PATTEE CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB. TO FINNIE CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO FINNIE CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| TRIB. TO PATTEE CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| CROW CREEK DITCH | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| SPAIN DITCH | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| LANGFORD DITCH | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| CROW CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| CROW CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| WILD RICE CREEK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| COTTONWOOD CK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 33 |
| CK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| CK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 21 |
| TRIB TO BIG SIOUX RV | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 14 |
| DEVILS GULCH CREEK | South Dakota | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB TO BEAVER CK | South Dakota | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 62 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.