SD079 over South Fork Moreau Rv
FairButte County, South Dakota · 0.4 N of Hoover · Structure no. 000000010386067
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 366
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD079 over South Fork Moreau Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD079 over South Fork Moreau Rv in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD079 over South Fork Moreau Rv built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD079 over South Fork Moreau Rv 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SD079 over South Fork Moreau Rv carry?
About 366 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SD079 over South Fork Moreau Rv?
The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SD079 over South Fork Moreau Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.