US Bridges

41440 267 Street over Twelve Mile Ck

Poor

Hanson County, South Dakota · 2.0 S & 3.4 E Ethan · Structure no. 000000031024230

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

41440 267 Street over Twelve Mile Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 41440 267 Street over Twelve Mile Ck in Hanson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries41440 267 Street
CrossesTwelve Mile Ck
Location2.0 S & 3.4 E Ethan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.51385, -97.91754
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 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$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 41440 267 Street over Twelve Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 41440 267 Street over Twelve Mile Ck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 41440 267 Street over Twelve Mile Ck carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 41440 267 Street over Twelve Mile Ck?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 41440 267 Street over Twelve Mile Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.