SD244 over Palmer Gulch
GoodPennington County, South Dakota · 3.2 E JCT US 385 & 16 · Structure no. 000000052261428
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,855
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD244 over Palmer Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD244 over Palmer Gulch in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,855 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,656 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD244 over Palmer Gulch built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD244 over Palmer Gulch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SD244 over Palmer Gulch carry?
About 4,855 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SD244 over Palmer Gulch?
The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns SD244 over Palmer Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.