SD079S over Beaver Ck
FairCuster County, South Dakota · 2.7 N Fall River CO Line · Structure no. 000000017367246
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,289
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD079S over Beaver Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD079S over Beaver Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 2,289 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,733 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD079S over Beaver Ck built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD079S over Beaver 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does SD079S over Beaver Ck carry?
About 2,289 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SD079S over Beaver Ck?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SD079S over Beaver Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.