SD044 over Draw
FairPennington County, South Dakota · 0.7 SE of Farmingdale · Structure no. 000000052595389
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,247
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD044 over Draw 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 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 2,247 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,544 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SD044 over Draw built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 over Draw 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SD044 over Draw carry?
About 2,247 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over Draw?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.