SD040 over Battle Ck
FairPennington County, South Dakota · 0.3 E of Hayward · Structure no. 000000052362451
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,007
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD040 over Battle Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 5 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 1,007 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,588 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SD040 over Battle Ck carry?
About 1,007 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SD040 over Battle Ck?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SD040 over Battle Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.