US Bridges

US281 over Foot Ck

Fair

Brown County, South Dakota · 1.1 S JCT US 12 · Structure no. 000000007100342

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,968
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US281 over Foot Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US281 over Foot Ck in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 3,968 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,262 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS281
CrossesFoot Ck
Location1.1 S JCT US 12
RouteU.S. Route 281
Coordinates45.44285, -98.51546
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,968 (2024)
Projected traffic5,262 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Foot Ck built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US281 over Foot Ck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US281 over Foot Ck carry?

About 3,968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US281 over Foot Ck?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US281 over Foot Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.