US Bridges

SD079 over Ck

Good

Custer County, South Dakota · 11.9 S JCT Sd 36 W · Structure no. 000000017400134

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,836
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD079 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD079 over Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,231 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSD079
CrossesCk
Location11.9 S JCT Sd 36 W
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates43.6744, -103.25961
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2023)
Projected traffic2,231 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Ck built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD079 over Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SD079 over Ck carry?

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SD079 over Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD079 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.