SD040 over Battle Ck
GoodCuster County, South Dakota · 1.5 W of Hermosa · Structure no. 000000017411027
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 992
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD040 over Battle Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD040 over Battle Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 992 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD040 over Battle Ck built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD040 over Battle 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SD040 over Battle Ck carry?
About 992 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SD040 over Battle Ck?
The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SD040 over Battle Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.