SD079 over Meade St. Drainage
GoodPennington County, South Dakota · 0.2SE ST Joe & ST Pat -Rc · Structure no. 000000052429312
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD079 over Meade St. Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD079 over Meade St. Drainage in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,819 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD079 over Meade St. Drainage built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD079 over Meade St. Drainage 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SD079 over Meade St. Drainage carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SD079 over Meade St. Drainage?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns SD079 over Meade St. Drainage?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.