US Bridges

SD040 over Billover Ck

Fair

Custer County, South Dakota · 1.1 E JCT Sd 79 · Structure no. 000000017441020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
677
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD040 over Billover Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD040 over Billover Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 677 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSD040
CrossesBillover Ck
Location1.1 E JCT Sd 79
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates43.83967, -103.17802
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2024)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SD040 over Billover Ck built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD040 over Billover 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SD040 over Billover Ck carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SD040 over Billover Ck?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SD040 over Billover Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.