US Bridges

SD044 over Dixon Ck

Fair

Gregory County, South Dakota · 1.9 W JCT Sd 47 · Structure no. 000000027032080

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD044 over Dixon Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD044 over Dixon 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 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSD044
CrossesDixon Ck
Location1.9 W JCT Sd 47
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates43.38596, -99.47279
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic733 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$115,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD044 over Dixon Ck built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD044 over Dixon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SD044 over Dixon Ck carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SD044 over Dixon Ck?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD044 over Dixon Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.