US Bridges

41340 270 Str. over Coffee Ck

FairPosted for load

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 5N 3.5E Parkston · Structure no. 000000034094020

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

41340 270 Str. over Coffee Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 41340 270 Str. over Coffee Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Carries41340 270 Str.
CrossesCoffee Ck
Location5N 3.5E Parkston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.47111, -97.93028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2022)
Projected traffic257 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 41340 270 Str. over Coffee Ck built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 41340 270 Str. over Coffee 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 41340 270 Str. over Coffee Ck carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 41340 270 Str. over Coffee Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 41340 270 Str. over Coffee Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.