SD044 over West Br Bull Ck
FairTripp County, South Dakota · 14.5 E of Winner · Structure no. 000000062346270
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over West Br Bull Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD044 over West Br Bull Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD044 over West Br Bull Ck built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 over West Br Bull 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SD044 over West Br Bull Ck carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over West Br Bull Ck?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over West Br Bull Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.