38890 286th Street over Andes Creek
PoorPosted for loadCharles Mix County, South Dakota · 6.0N & 6.9E Lake Andes · Structure no. 000000012449180
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
38890 286th Street over Andes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 38890 286th Street over Andes Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4 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: 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 38890 286th Street over Andes Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 38890 286th Street over Andes Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 38890 286th Street over Andes Creek carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 38890 286th Street over Andes Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 38890 286th Street over Andes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.