US Bridges

39470 274 ST over Choteau Ck

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, South Dakota · 5.6N 2.7E of Armour · Structure no. 000000022207064

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

39470 274 ST over Choteau Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 39470 274 ST over Choteau Ck in Douglas County, South Dakota. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries39470 274 ST
CrossesChoteau Ck
Location5.6N 2.7E of Armour
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.40628, -98.29669
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 39470 274 ST over Choteau Ck built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39470 274 ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 39470 274 ST over Choteau Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 39470 274 ST over Choteau Ck?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 39470 274 ST over Choteau Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.