US Bridges

SD079 over Frog Ck

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 10 NE JCT Sd 168 · Structure no. 000000010352100

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD079 over Frog Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD079 over Frog Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 366 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSD079
CrossesFrog Ck
Location10 NE JCT Sd 168
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates45.06825, -103.33954
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 Frog Ck built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD079 over Frog Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SD079 over Frog Ck carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SD079 over Frog Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SD079 over Frog Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.