US Bridges

40690 299th Street over Trib. to Dry Choteau Ck

Fair

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 3N of Avon · Structure no. 000000005058080

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

40690 299th Street over Trib. to Dry Choteau Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 40690 299th Street over Trib. to Dry Choteau Ck in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries40690 299th Street
CrossesTrib. to Dry Choteau Ck
Location3N of Avon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.05367, -98.05176
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 40690 299th Street over Trib. to Dry Choteau Ck built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40690 299th Street over Trib. to Dry Choteau 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 40690 299th Street over Trib. to Dry Choteau Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 40690 299th Street over Trib. to Dry Choteau Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 40690 299th Street over Trib. to Dry Choteau Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.