41480 299th Street over Emanuel Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBon Homme County, South Dakota · 4N & 1.2W of Tyndall · Structure no. 000000005138080
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2019
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
41480 299th Street over Emanuel Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 41480 299th Street over Emanuel Creek in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 120 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 41480 299th Street over Emanuel Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is 41480 299th Street over Emanuel Creek 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 2019.
How much traffic does 41480 299th Street over Emanuel Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 41480 299th Street over Emanuel Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 41480 299th Street over Emanuel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.