SD079 over Battle Ck
GoodCuster County, South Dakota · 1.6 S Pennington CO Line · Structure no. 000000017430024
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,610
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD079 over Battle Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD079 over Battle Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,610 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,781 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD079 over Battle Ck built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD079 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SD079 over Battle Ck carry?
About 6,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SD079 over Battle Ck?
The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns SD079 over Battle Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.