38820 273 ST over Andes Ck
FairDouglas County, South Dakota · 0.8 W Corsica · Structure no. 000000022142050
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 526
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
38820 273 ST over Andes Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 38820 273 ST over Andes Ck in Douglas County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 75 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 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 38820 273 ST over Andes Ck built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is 38820 273 ST over Andes Ck 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 38820 273 ST over Andes Ck carry?
About 526 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 38820 273 ST over Andes Ck?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 38820 273 ST over Andes Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.