SD063 over Black Pipe Ck
FairMellette County, South Dakota · 1.8 E of Norris · Structure no. 000000048035280
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 282
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD063 over Black Pipe Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD063 over Black Pipe Ck in Mellette County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD063 over Black Pipe Ck built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD063 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SD063 over Black Pipe Ck carry?
About 282 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SD063 over Black Pipe Ck?
The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SD063 over Black Pipe Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.