FAS 6247 over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadDewey County, South Dakota · 0.7 W 3.1 N Lantry · Structure no. 000000021030282
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 6247 over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 6247 over Bear Creek in Dewey County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2032. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 6247 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 6247 over Bear 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 6247 over Bear Creek carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAS 6247 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 6247 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.