US Bridges

SD271 over Spring Ck

Good

Campbell County, South Dakota · 0.2 S of Artas · Structure no. 000000011330041

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD271 over Spring Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD271 over Spring Ck in Campbell County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSD271
CrossesSpring Ck
Location0.2 S of Artas
RouteState Highway 271
Coordinates45.88253, -99.80109
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SD271 over Spring Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD271 over Spring Ck 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 2022.

How much traffic does SD271 over Spring Ck carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SD271 over Spring Ck?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD271 over Spring Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.