US Bridges

42510 303rd Street over Beaver Creek

Fair

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 3N & 1.9W of Tabor · Structure no. 000000005241120

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42510 303rd Street over Beaver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 42510 303rd Street over Beaver Creek in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries42510 303rd Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3N & 1.9W of Tabor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.99593, -97.69429
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$936,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 42510 303rd Street over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42510 303rd Street over Beaver 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 42510 303rd Street over Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is 42510 303rd Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 42510 303rd Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.