US Bridges

39480 289 ST over Choteau Ck

Good

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 8.ON 0.2W of Wagner · Structure no. 000000012508210

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

39480 289 ST over Choteau Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 39480 289 ST over Choteau Ck in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries39480 289 ST
CrossesChoteau Ck
Location8.ON 0.2W of Wagner
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.198, -98.28923
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 39480 289 ST over Choteau Ck built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39480 289 ST over Choteau 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does 39480 289 ST over Choteau Ck carry?

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

How long is 39480 289 ST over Choteau Ck?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 39480 289 ST over Choteau Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.