US Bridges

41080 277 St. over North Br Dry Ck

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 1.0S 0.8E Parkston · Structure no. 000000034068090

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

41080 277 St. over North Br Dry Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 41080 277 St. over North Br Dry Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 51 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries41080 277 St.
CrossesNorth Br Dry Ck
Location1.0S 0.8E Parkston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.37016, -97.98009
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2022)
Projected traffic23 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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 41080 277 St. over North Br Dry Ck built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is 41080 277 St. over North Br Dry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 41080 277 St. over North Br Dry Ck carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 41080 277 St. over North Br Dry Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 41080 277 St. over North Br Dry Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.