US Bridges

27080 394 Ave over Choteau Ck

Fair

Douglas County, South Dakota · 2.2N 5.0E of Corsica · Structure no. 000000022200028

Built
1983
42 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

27080 394 Ave over Choteau Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 27080 394 Ave over Choteau Ck in Douglas County, South Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries27080 394 Ave
CrossesChoteau Ck
Location2.2N 5.0E of Corsica
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.45951, -98.31187
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 27080 394 Ave over Choteau Ck built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27080 394 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 27080 394 Ave over Choteau Ck carry?

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

How long is 27080 394 Ave over Choteau Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 27080 394 Ave over Choteau Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.