Bridge Safety in South Dakota
5,883 bridges — 945 Poor condition — avg age 49 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 5,883 |
| Good Condition | 2,038 |
| Fair Condition | 2,900 |
| Poor Condition | 945 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1900 |
| Average Age | 49 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 34.6% |
| % Fair | 49.3% |
| % Poor | 16.1% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in South Dakota
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic — the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOCCASIN CK | Poor | 1954 | 21,635 | — |
| BIG SIOUX RIVER | Poor | 1979 | 13,800 | — |
| BIG SIOUX RIVER | Poor | 1986 | 9,363 | — |
| SD038 | Poor | 1989 | 8,815 | — |
| 302 ST (FAS 6372) | Poor | 1960 | 8,020 | — |
| BIG SIOUX RV | Poor | 1966 | 7,985 | — |
| BIG SIOUX RV | Poor | 1966 | 7,985 | — |
| CAPITOL LAKE OUTLET | Poor | 1950 | 7,155 | — |
| BIG SIOUX RIVER | Poor | 1975 | 5,300 | — |
| BIG SIOUX RV | Poor | 1974 | 4,970 | — |
| RAPID CK | Poor | 1974 | 4,700 | — |
| R&W RR | Poor | 1952 | 4,431 | — |
| SPEARFISH CK | Poor | 1988 | 3,981 | — |
| MARNE CREEK | Poor | 1976 | 3,980 | — |
| CK | Poor | 1946 | 3,776 | — |
| JAMES RV | Poor | 1960 | 3,601 | — |
| WEST PIPESTONE CK | Poor | 1953 | 3,442 | — |
| ELM RV | Poor | 1959 | 3,041 | — |
| CK | Poor | 1974 | 2,666 | — |
| R&W RR | Poor | 1953 | 2,622 | — |
Oldest Bridges in South Dakota
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAND CREEK | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 156 |
| PEARL CREEK | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 103 |
| BIG SIOUX RV | Poor | 1900 | 126 yrs | 63 |
| JAMES RIVER | Poor | 1900 | 126 yrs | 98 |
| CLAY CK DITCH | Poor | 1900 | 126 yrs | 97 |
| DRY CHOTEAU CREEK | Fair | 1901 | 125 yrs | 60 |
| CK | Fair | 1901 | 125 yrs | 35 |
| CK | Poor | 1901 | 125 yrs | 25 |
| SPEARFISH CK | Poor | 1901 | 125 yrs | 50 |
| ROCK CK | Poor | 1901 | 125 yrs | 75 |
Bridge Safety in South Dakota
Bridge condition data for South Dakota comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.