SD034 over Bear Butte Ck
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 6.0 NE JCT Sd 79N · Structure no. 000000047111394
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 805
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD034 over Bear Butte Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD034 over Bear Butte Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 805 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SD034 over Bear Butte Ck built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD034 over Bear Butte 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 2022.
How much traffic does SD034 over Bear Butte Ck carry?
About 805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SD034 over Bear Butte Ck?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SD034 over Bear Butte Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.