42480 302nd Street over Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadBon Homme County, South Dakota · 4N & 2.1W of Tabor · Structure no. 000000005238110
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
42480 302nd Street over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 42480 302nd Street over Beaver Creek in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 4 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 26 ft (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 42480 302nd Street over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is 42480 302nd Street over Beaver 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 42480 302nd Street over Beaver Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 42480 302nd Street over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 42480 302nd Street over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.