State Highway 47 over Big Bend Dam Spillway

Fair Condition63 years old676 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyBuffalo
Location1 Mi. So. Of Ft. Thompson
CarriesState Highway 47
CrossesBig Bend Dam Spillway
Coordinates44.06080, -99.45388

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length134.8 ft (41.1 m)
Max Span16.1 ft (4.9 m)
Deck Width12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Deck Area152.1 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1963

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic676 (2022)
Truck Traffic32%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCorps of Engineers
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberCEPMROSD0000008

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