US Bridges

SD040 over Battle Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.7 E JCT US 16A · Structure no. 000000052320430

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,123
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD040 over Battle Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD040 over Battle Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,123 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,771 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSD040
CrossesBattle Ck
Location0.7 E JCT US 16A
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates43.89829, -103.41861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,123 (2024)
Projected traffic1,771 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD040 over Battle Ck built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD040 over Battle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SD040 over Battle Ck carry?

About 1,123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SD040 over Battle Ck?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SD040 over Battle Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.