US Bridges

39510 273 ST over Choteau Ck

Good

Douglas County, South Dakota · 6.1 E Corsica · Structure no. 000000022211050

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

39510 273 ST over Choteau Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 39510 273 ST over Choteau Ck in Douglas County, South Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 191 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries39510 273 ST
CrossesChoteau Ck
Location6.1 E Corsica
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.42788, -98.29015
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2022)
Projected traffic191 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 39510 273 ST over Choteau Ck built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39510 273 ST over Choteau Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 39510 273 ST over Choteau Ck carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 39510 273 ST over Choteau Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 39510 273 ST over Choteau Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.