US Bridges

40310 307th Street over Choteau Creek

Fair

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 7.0S & 3.1E of Dante · Structure no. 000000012591390

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

40310 307th Street over Choteau Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 40310 307th Street over Choteau Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries40310 307th Street
CrossesChoteau Creek
Location7.0S & 3.1E of Dante
Coordinates42.93797, -98.12621
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 40310 307th Street over Choteau Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40310 307th 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 40310 307th Street over Choteau Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 40310 307th Street over Choteau Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 40310 307th Street over Choteau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.