US Bridges

39520 272 ST over Choteau Ck

Good

Douglas County, South Dakota · 1N & 6.2E Corsica · Structure no. 000000022212040

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

39520 272 ST over Choteau Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 39520 272 ST over Choteau Ck in Douglas County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries39520 272 ST
CrossesChoteau Ck
Location1N & 6.2E Corsica
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.44214, -98.28602
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 39520 272 ST over Choteau Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39520 272 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 2021.

How much traffic does 39520 272 ST over Choteau Ck carry?

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

How long is 39520 272 ST over Choteau Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 39520 272 ST over Choteau Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.