SD044 over Long Ck
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 0.9 W JCT Sd 17 · Structure no. 000000042011110
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,187
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over Long Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD044 over Long Ck in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,187 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,659 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Long Ck built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 over Long 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SD044 over Long Ck carry?
About 2,187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over Long Ck?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over Long Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.