SD073 over Little White Rv
Bennett County, South Dakota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SD073 over Little White Rv in Bennett County, South Dakota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 522 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 10 of the 15 inventoried bridges in Bennett County rated fair (66.7%); 3 (20.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 190 ft |
| Location | 3 S of Martin |
| NBI structure number | 000000004190180 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Bennett County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US018 over Ck | 1951 | 906 | Fair |
| US018 over Trib Little White Rv | 2020 | 573 | Good |
| SD073 over Lake Ck | 1964 | 522 | Fair |
| Irr Bia Rte Allen over Trib of White River | 2017 | 300 | Good |
| 290 Street over Ck | 1954 | 123 | Fair |
| 231 Avenue over Ck | 1954 | 123 | Fair |
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