County RD (sd 298) over Burlington Northern RR
PoorPosted for loadFall River County, South Dakota · 0.2 E Igloo Bhod RD · Structure no. 000000024103188
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 210 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD (sd 298) over Burlington Northern RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD (sd 298) over Burlington Northern RR in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD (sd 298) over Burlington Northern RR built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD (sd 298) over Burlington Northern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does County RD (sd 298) over Burlington Northern RR carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD (sd 298) over Burlington Northern RR?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County RD (sd 298) over Burlington Northern RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.