US Bridges

42890 257 Street over Wolf Ck

Fair

Hanson County, South Dakota · 4.0 N & 0.1 W Emery · Structure no. 000000031169130

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42890 257 Street over Wolf Ck is a steel culvert carrying 42890 257 Street over Wolf Ck in Hanson County, South Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries42890 257 Street
CrossesWolf Ck
Location4.0 N & 0.1 W Emery
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.65876, -97.62689
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 42890 257 Street over Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42890 257 Street over Wolf 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 42890 257 Street over Wolf Ck carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 42890 257 Street over Wolf Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 42890 257 Street over Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.