SD044 over Bear Ck
FairPennington County, South Dakota · 1.7 E of Scenic · Structure no. 000000052767517
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 489
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over Bear Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD044 over Bear Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 771 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD044 over Bear Ck built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 over Bear 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 SD044 over Bear Ck carry?
About 489 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over Bear Ck?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over Bear Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.