SD049 over Ck
PoorTripp County, South Dakota · 7 S of Hamill · Structure no. 000000062283191
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 502
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD049 over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD049 over Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 502 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 681 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD049 over Ck built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD049 over Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SD049 over Ck carry?
About 502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SD049 over Ck?
The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SD049 over Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.