US Bridges

SD049 over Black Dog Ck

Fair

Tripp County, South Dakota · 0.3 SW Lyman CO Line · Structure no. 000000062308092

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
371
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD049 over Black Dog Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD049 over Black Dog Ck in Tripp 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 503 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSD049
CrossesBlack Dog Ck
Location0.3 SW Lyman CO Line
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates43.64189, -99.62741
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2024)
Projected traffic503 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SD049 over Black Dog Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD049 over Black Dog 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SD049 over Black Dog Ck carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SD049 over Black Dog Ck?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SD049 over Black Dog Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.