SD079S over French Ck
FairCuster County, South Dakota · 11.5 S JCT Sd 36 W · Structure no. 000000017399131
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,289
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD079S over French Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD079S over French Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD079S over French Ck built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD079S over French 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does SD079S over French Ck carry?
About 2,289 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SD079S over French Ck?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SD079S over French Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.