US Bridges

42070 292nd Street over Dawson Ck

Fair

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 0.5N 3.3W Scotland · Structure no. 000000005197010

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42070 292nd Street over Dawson Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 42070 292nd Street over Dawson Ck in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries42070 292nd Street
CrossesDawson Ck
Location0.5N 3.3W Scotland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.15498, -97.78141
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2022)
Projected traffic490 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 42070 292nd Street over Dawson Ck built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42070 292nd Street over Dawson 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 42070 292nd Street over Dawson Ck carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 42070 292nd Street over Dawson Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns 42070 292nd Street over Dawson Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.