US281 over West Br Firesteel Ck
FairAurora County, South Dakota · 8.5 N I 90 Interch · Structure no. 00000000218006B
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,284
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US281 over West Br Firesteel Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US281 over West Br Firesteel Ck in Aurora County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,284 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,907 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US281 over West Br Firesteel Ck built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is US281 over West Br Firesteel 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US281 over West Br Firesteel Ck carry?
About 1,284 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is US281 over West Br Firesteel Ck?
The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US281 over West Br Firesteel Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.