SD037
Carrying SD037 over PONY CK
0.2 N JCT SD 44, Hutchinson, South Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SD037
The SD037 bridge in Hutchinson, South Dakota carries SD037 over PONY CK. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,928 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 76.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SD037 compares
Live comparison across South Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1992
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,928 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000034060079
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SD037 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SD037 against other structures in Hutchinson and across South Dakota. South Dakota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SD037?
SD037 in Hutchinson, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SD037 inspected?
SD037's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,928 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SD037 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SD037?
SD037 has an NBI inventory load rating of 76.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SD037?
SD037 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SD037 and does age affect safety?
SD037 was built in 1992, making it 34 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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