Jefferson Road over Trib. to Dry Choteau Ck
PoorPosted for loadBon Homme County, South Dakota · 0.4N of Avon · Structure no. 000000005054106
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Road over Trib. to Dry Choteau Ck is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Road over Trib. to Dry Choteau Ck in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 3 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Road over Trib. to Dry Choteau Ck built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson Road over Trib. to Dry Choteau 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Jefferson Road over Trib. to Dry Choteau Ck carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Road over Trib. to Dry Choteau Ck?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Road over Trib. to Dry Choteau Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.