SD044 over Cottonwood Ck
FairTripp County, South Dakota · 1.7 W JCT US 183 · Structure no. 000000062093230
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 372
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over Cottonwood Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD044 over Cottonwood Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cottonwood Ck built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 over Cottonwood 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SD044 over Cottonwood Ck carry?
About 372 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over Cottonwood Ck?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over Cottonwood Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.