US Bridges

41130 277 St. over North Br Dry Ck

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 2S 1.3E Parkston · Structure no. 000000034073090

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

41130 277 St. over North Br Dry Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 41130 277 St. over North Br Dry Ck in Hutchinson 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries41130 277 St.
CrossesNorth Br Dry Ck
Location2S 1.3E Parkston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.37005, -97.96962
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$323,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 41130 277 St. over North Br Dry Ck built?

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

What condition is 41130 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 41130 277 St. over North Br Dry Ck carry?

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

How long is 41130 277 St. over North Br Dry Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 41130 277 St. over North Br Dry Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.