US Bridges

40430 301st Street over Dry Choteau Creek

Good

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 0.8S & 4.3E of Dante · Structure no. 000000012603328

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

40430 301st Street over Dry Choteau Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 40430 301st Street over Dry Choteau Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 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 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries40430 301st Street
CrossesDry Choteau Creek
Location0.8S & 4.3E of Dante
Coordinates43.02677, -98.10378
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 40430 301st Street over Dry Choteau Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40430 301st Street over Dry Choteau Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 40430 301st Street over Dry Choteau Creek carry?

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

How long is 40430 301st Street over Dry Choteau Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 40430 301st Street over Dry Choteau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.