US Bridges

SD044 over Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 2.2 E JCT US16B & Sd 44 · Structure no. 000000052462326

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,934
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD044 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD044 over Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,934 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,338 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSD044
CrossesCk
Location2.2 E JCT US16B & Sd 44
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates44.04489, -103.12686
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,934 (2023)
Projected traffic10,338 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD044 over Ck built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD044 over 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SD044 over Ck carry?

About 5,934 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SD044 over Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SD044 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.