42970 253 Street over Wolf Ck
FairHanson County, South Dakota · 3.7 E Farmer · Structure no. 000000031177090
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
42970 253 Street over Wolf Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 42970 253 Street over Wolf 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 42970 253 Street over Wolf Ck built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is 42970 253 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 42970 253 Street over Wolf Ck carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 42970 253 Street over Wolf Ck?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 42970 253 Street over Wolf Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.