37310 268th Street over Platte Creek
FairCharles Mix County, South Dakota · 8.0N & 6.1E of Platte · Structure no. 000000012291000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
37310 268th Street over Platte Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 37310 268th Street over Platte Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 37 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 37310 268th Street over Platte Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is 37310 268th Street over Platte Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 37310 268th Street over Platte Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 37310 268th Street over Platte Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns 37310 268th Street over Platte Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.