US Bridges

37570 287 Street over Pease Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 2.0S 1.7E of Geddes · Structure no. 000000012317190

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2008
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

37570 287 Street over Pease Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying 37570 287 Street over Pease Ck in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries37570 287 Street
CrossesPease Ck
Location2.0S 1.7E of Geddes
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.22805, -98.6701
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 2008
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 37570 287 Street over Pease Ck built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 37570 287 Street over Pease Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2008.

How much traffic does 37570 287 Street over Pease Ck carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 37570 287 Street over Pease Ck?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 37570 287 Street over Pease Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.