US Bridges

US281 over Maple Rv

Good

Brown County, South Dakota · 3.5 N JCT Sd 10 E · Structure no. 000000007100086

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,022
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US281 over Maple Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying US281 over Maple Rv in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,022 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,681 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesUS281
CrossesMaple Rv
Location3.5 N JCT Sd 10 E
RouteU.S. Route 281
Coordinates45.81378, -98.5175
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,022 (2024)
Projected traffic2,681 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US281 over Maple Rv built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US281 over Maple Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US281 over Maple Rv carry?

About 2,022 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US281 over Maple Rv?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US281 over Maple Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.