US Bridges

42480 292nd Street over Dawson Creek

FairPosted for load

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 0.5N & 1.8E of Scotland · Structure no. 000000005248010

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42480 292nd Street over Dawson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 42480 292nd Street over Dawson Creek in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries42480 292nd Street
CrossesDawson Creek
Location0.5N & 1.8E of Scotland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.15454, -97.67954
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2022)
Projected traffic630 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 42480 292nd Street over Dawson Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42480 292nd Street over Dawson 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 42480 292nd Street over Dawson Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 42480 292nd Street over Dawson Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 42480 292nd Street over Dawson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.