US Bridges

39280 284 ST over Br Choteau Ck

PoorPosted for load

Douglas County, South Dakota · 8.2 W. of Delmont · Structure no. 000000022188160

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

39280 284 ST over Br Choteau Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 39280 284 ST over Br Choteau Ck in Douglas County, South Dakota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries39280 284 ST
CrossesBr Choteau Ck
Location8.2 W. of Delmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.26848, -98.32895
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 39280 284 ST over Br Choteau Ck built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39280 284 ST over Br Choteau Ck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 39280 284 ST over Br Choteau Ck carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 39280 284 ST over Br Choteau Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 39280 284 ST over Br Choteau Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.