US Bridges

270 ST over Twelve Mile Ck

Good

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 7E of Dimock · Structure no. 000000034134020

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

270 ST over Twelve Mile Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 270 ST over Twelve Mile Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries270 ST
CrossesTwelve Mile Ck
Location7E of Dimock
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.4709, -97.84916
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 270 ST over Twelve Mile Ck built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 270 ST over Twelve Mile Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 270 ST over Twelve Mile Ck carry?

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

How long is 270 ST over Twelve Mile Ck?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 270 ST over Twelve Mile Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.