SD079 over Spring Ck
FairPennington County, South Dakota · 6.6 N Custer CO Line · Structure no. 000000052436393
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,824
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD079 over Spring Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD079 over Spring Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 8,824 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,915 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD079 over Spring Ck built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD079 over Spring 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SD079 over Spring Ck carry?
About 8,824 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SD079 over Spring Ck?
The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns SD079 over Spring Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.