SD044 over Mo. Rv (lk Francis Case)
FairCharles Mix County, South Dakota · Gregory - Charles Mix CO · Structure no. 000000012085080
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 5,656 ft
- 28 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 980
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over Mo. Rv (lk Francis Case) is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SD044 over Mo. Rv (lk Francis Case) in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,353 by 2044. The structure is 5,656 ft (1,723.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD044 over Mo. Rv (lk Francis Case) built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 over Mo. Rv (lk Francis Case) 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SD044 over Mo. Rv (lk Francis Case) carry?
About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over Mo. Rv (lk Francis Case)?
The structure is 5,656 ft (1,723.8 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over Mo. Rv (lk Francis Case)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.