SD044 over Bull Ck
GoodGregory County, South Dakota · 1.4 E Tripp CO Line · Structure no. 000000027015080
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over Bull Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD044 over Bull Ck in Gregory County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD044 over Bull Ck built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 over Bull 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SD044 over Bull Ck carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over Bull Ck?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over Bull Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.