US Bridges

42090 303rd Street over Snatch Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 3.9E & 1N of Tyndall · Structure no. 000000005199120

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42090 303rd Street over Snatch Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 42090 303rd Street over Snatch Creek in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 115 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries42090 303rd Street
CrossesSnatch Creek
Location3.9E & 1N of Tyndall
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.99594, -97.77568
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$605,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 42090 303rd Street over Snatch Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is 42090 303rd Street over Snatch 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 2024.

How much traffic does 42090 303rd Street over Snatch Creek carry?

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

How long is 42090 303rd Street over Snatch Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 42090 303rd Street over Snatch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.