SD079 over Bear Butte Ck
GoodMeade County, South Dakota · 1.2 N JCT Sd 34 · Structure no. 000000047070420
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,935
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD079 over Bear Butte Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD079 over Bear Butte Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,935 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,084 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 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 SD079 over Bear Butte Ck built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD079 over Bear Butte 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SD079 over Bear Butte Ck carry?
About 1,935 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SD079 over Bear Butte Ck?
The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SD079 over Bear Butte Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.