US Bridges

SD079 over Dry Ck

Fair

Custer County, South Dakota · 6.4 N Fall River CO Line · Structure no. 000000017377212

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,672
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD079 over Dry Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD079 over Dry 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 3,672 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,462 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSD079
CrossesDry Ck
Location6.4 N Fall River CO Line
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates43.56207, -103.30836
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating100.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,672 (2023)
Projected traffic4,462 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Dry Ck built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD079 over Dry 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SD079 over Dry Ck carry?

About 3,672 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SD079 over Dry Ck?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SD079 over Dry Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.