SD044 over Platte Ck
FairCharles Mix County, South Dakota · 2.4 W JCT Sd 45 N · Structure no. 000000012207080
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,420
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over Platte Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD044 over Platte Ck in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,420 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,492 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD044 over Platte Ck built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 over Platte 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SD044 over Platte Ck carry?
About 2,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over Platte Ck?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over Platte Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.