SD044 over Johnson Ck
FairJackson County, South Dakota · 1 E of Interior · Structure no. 000000036088190
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 526
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over Johnson Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD044 over Johnson Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD044 over Johnson Ck built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 over Johnson 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does SD044 over Johnson Ck carry?
About 526 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over Johnson Ck?
The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over Johnson Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.