37380 281st Street over Pease Creek
FairPosted for loadCharles Mix County, South Dakota · 4.0N & 0.2W of Geddes · Structure no. 000000012298130
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
37380 281st Street over Pease Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 37380 281st Street over Pease Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 37380 281st Street over Pease Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is 37380 281st Street over Pease 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 37380 281st Street over Pease Creek carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 37380 281st Street over Pease Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 37380 281st Street over Pease Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.