US Bridges

SD044 over Wolf Ck

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 9 W JCT US 81 · Structure no. 000000034258070

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,651
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD044 over Wolf Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD044 over Wolf Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 1,651 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,622 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSD044
CrossesWolf Ck
Location9 W JCT US 81
RouteState Highway 44
CountyHutchinson County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.40026, -97.60423
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,651 (2024)
Projected traffic2,622 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD044 over Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD044 over Wolf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SD044 over Wolf Ck carry?

About 1,651 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SD044 over Wolf Ck?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SD044 over Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.