SD044 over Dry Ck
GoodHutchinson County, South Dakota · 9.1 E JCT Sd 37 · Structure no. 000000034151080
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,651
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over Dry Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD044 over Dry Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,651 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,622 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 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 SD044 over Dry Ck built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 over Dry 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SD044 over Dry Ck carry?
About 1,651 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over Dry Ck?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over Dry Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.