US Bridges

Main Street over Maple River

Fair

Brown County, South Dakota · West Edge of Frederick · Structure no. 000000007103073

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Maple River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Main Street over Maple River in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesMaple River
LocationWest Edge of Frederick
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.83221, -98.51247
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2022)
Projected traffic267 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Maple River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Maple River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Maple River carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Maple River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.