SD044 over Little White Rv
FairMellette County, South Dakota · 0.7 W JCT US 83 · Structure no. 000000048243210
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 358 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 739
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over Little White Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD044 over Little White Rv in Mellette County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2044. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SD044 over Little White Rv built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 over Little White Rv 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SD044 over Little White Rv carry?
About 739 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over Little White Rv?
The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over Little White Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.