SD044 over Black Pipe Ck
FairMellette County, South Dakota · 0.3 E JCT Sd 63 · Structure no. 000000048022211
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 302
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over Black Pipe Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD044 over Black Pipe Ck in Mellette County, South Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD044 over Black Pipe Ck built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 over Black Pipe 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SD044 over Black Pipe Ck carry?
About 302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over Black Pipe Ck?
The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over Black Pipe Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.