SD044 over BNSF RR
GoodTurner County, South Dakota · 3.3 W JCT Sd 19 · Structure no. 000000063108070
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 351 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,416
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD044 over BNSF RR in Turner 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,416 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,042 by 2044. The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD044 over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 over BNSF RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does SD044 over BNSF RR carry?
About 2,416 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over BNSF RR?
The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.