US Bridges

26960 393 Ave over Choteau Ck

Fair

Douglas County, South Dakota · 2.4N 4.0E of Corsica · Structure no. 000000022190026

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26960 393 Ave over Choteau Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 26960 393 Ave over Choteau Ck in Douglas County, South Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries26960 393 Ave
CrossesChoteau Ck
Location2.4N 4.0E of Corsica
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.46054, -98.33188
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 26960 393 Ave over Choteau Ck built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26960 393 Ave over Choteau 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 26960 393 Ave over Choteau Ck carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 26960 393 Ave over Choteau Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 26960 393 Ave over Choteau Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.