US281 over BNSF Railroad
FairBrown County, South Dakota · 0.2N JCT US12 · Structure no. 000000007100328
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 318 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,468
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US281 over BNSF Railroad is a steel truss - thru carrying US281 over BNSF Railroad in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,468 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,867 by 2044. The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US281 over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US281 over BNSF Railroad 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 2024.
How much traffic does US281 over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 4,468 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US281 over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long with a longest span of 313 ft (95.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US281 over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.