US Bridges

IRR SD044 over Ck

Good

Jackson County, South Dakota · 5.7 E JCT Sd 73 · Structure no. 000000036366300

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD044 over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SD044 over Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesIRR SD044
CrossesCk
Location5.7 E JCT Sd 73
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates43.56465, -101.40965
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic606 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 IRR SD044 over Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD044 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SD044 over Ck carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD044 over Ck?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SD044 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.