US Bridges

42350 255 Street over Pierre Ck

Fair

Hanson County, South Dakota · 3.0 S & 4.5 E Fulton · Structure no. 000000031115110

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42350 255 Street over Pierre Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 42350 255 Street over Pierre Ck in Hanson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries42350 255 Street
CrossesPierre Ck
Location3.0 S & 4.5 E Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.68788, -97.73817
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic70 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$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 42350 255 Street over Pierre Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42350 255 Street over Pierre 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 42350 255 Street over Pierre Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 42350 255 Street over Pierre Ck?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 42350 255 Street over Pierre Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.