US Bridges

US016 B (se Conn) over SD079

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · US16B & SD79 Interchange · Structure no. 000000052430330

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,086
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US016 B (se Conn) over SD079 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US016 B (se Conn) over SD079 in Pennington 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 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 11,086 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,312 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS016 B (se Conn)
CrossesSD079
LocationUS16B & SD79 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 16
Coordinates44.03838, -103.1916
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.4 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,086 (2023)
Projected traffic19,312 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US016 B (se Conn) over SD079 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US016 B (se Conn) over SD079 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US016 B (se Conn) over SD079 carry?

About 11,086 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US016 B (se Conn) over SD079?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns US016 B (se Conn) over SD079?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.