265 ST over Platte Ck
PoorPosted for loadAurora County, South Dakota · 13S 1.1W White Lake · Structure no. 000000002029270
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 66
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
265 ST over Platte Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 265 ST over Platte Ck in Aurora County, South Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 66 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 265 ST over Platte Ck built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is 265 ST over Platte 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 2023.
How much traffic does 265 ST over Platte Ck carry?
About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 265 ST over Platte Ck?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 265 ST over Platte Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.