SD044 over Choteau Ck
FairDouglas County, South Dakota · 3.5 E JCT US 281 S · Structure no. 000000022213080
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,785
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over Choteau Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD044 over Choteau Ck in Douglas County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,785 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,467 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD044 over Choteau Ck built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 over Choteau 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SD044 over Choteau Ck carry?
About 1,785 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over Choteau Ck?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over Choteau Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.