US Bridges

SD044 over Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 5.2 SE JCT US16B & SD44 · Structure no. 000000052489339

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
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 1950 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 75 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSD044
CrossesCk
Location5.2 SE JCT US16B & SD44
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates44.0252, -103.07339
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2023)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SD044 over Ck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SD044 over Ck carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SD044 over Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD044 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.