303rd Street over Choteau Creek
FairCharles Mix County, South Dakota · 3S & 1.25E of Dante · Structure no. 000000012573350
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
303rd Street over Choteau Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 303rd Street over Choteau Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 303rd Street over Choteau Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is 303rd Street over Choteau 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does 303rd Street over Choteau Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 303rd Street over Choteau Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 303rd Street over Choteau Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.