US Bridges

103rd Street over Maple River

FairClosed to traffic

Brown County, South Dakota · 4.3N & 2.1E of Frederick · Structure no. 000000007124030

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

103rd Street over Maple River is a steel culvert carrying 103rd Street over Maple River in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries103rd Street
CrossesMaple River
Location4.3N & 2.1E of Frederick
Coordinates45.89419, -98.46896
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic98 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 103rd Street over Maple River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 103rd 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 103rd Street over Maple River carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 103rd Street over Maple River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 103rd Street over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.