US Bridges

SD079 over North Fork Willow Ck

Fair

Butte County, South Dakota · 2.9 S JCT Sd 168 · Structure no. 000000010310196

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD079 over North Fork Willow Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD079 over North Fork Willow Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 581 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSD079
CrossesNorth Fork Willow Ck
Location2.9 S JCT Sd 168
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates44.92989, -103.42462
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2024)
Projected traffic834 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD079 over North Fork Willow Ck built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD079 over North Fork Willow Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SD079 over North Fork Willow Ck carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SD079 over North Fork Willow Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SD079 over North Fork Willow Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.