Old Highway 79 over Horsehead Ck
GoodFall River County, South Dakota · 5.6W & 5.7N Oelrichs · Structure no. 000000024360143
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 79 over Horsehead Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old Highway 79 over Horsehead Ck in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 79 over Horsehead Ck built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 79 over Horsehead 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 79 over Horsehead Ck carry?
About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 79 over Horsehead Ck?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 79 over Horsehead Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.