SD053 over Butte Ck
FairMellette County, South Dakota · 1.8 N JCT Sd 44 · Structure no. 000000048440241
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD053 over Butte Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD053 over Butte Ck in Mellette County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD053 over Butte Ck built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD053 over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SD053 over Butte Ck carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SD053 over Butte Ck?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns SD053 over Butte Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.