US Bridges

41420 270 St. over S. Fork Twelve Mile Ck

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 3.4 Miles East of Dimock · Structure no. 000000034104020

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

41420 270 St. over S. Fork Twelve Mile Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 41420 270 St. over S. Fork Twelve Mile Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Carries41420 270 St.
CrossesS. Fork Twelve Mile Ck
Location3.4 Miles East of Dimock
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.47109, -97.91002
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2022)
Projected traffic257 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 41420 270 St. over S. Fork Twelve Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 41420 270 St. over S. Fork Twelve Mile 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 41420 270 St. over S. Fork Twelve Mile Ck carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 41420 270 St. over S. Fork Twelve Mile Ck?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 41420 270 St. over S. Fork Twelve Mile Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.