US Bridges

42020 310th Street over Snatch Creek

Fair

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 2N & 5.2E of Springfield · Structure no. 000000005192190

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42020 310th Street over Snatch Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 42020 310th Street over Snatch Creek in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries42020 310th Street
CrossesSnatch Creek
Location2N & 5.2E of Springfield
Coordinates42.89386, -97.79005
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 42020 310th Street over Snatch Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42020 310th Street over Snatch Creek 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 42020 310th Street over Snatch Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 42020 310th Street over Snatch Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 42020 310th Street over Snatch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.