US Bridges

41830 279 St. over Dry Ck

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 3.0S 8.3E Parkston · Structure no. 000000034143110

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

41830 279 St. over Dry Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 41830 279 St. over Dry Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries41830 279 St.
CrossesDry Ck
Location3.0S 8.3E Parkston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.34182, -97.82911
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
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 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 41830 279 St. over Dry Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 41830 279 St. over 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 41830 279 St. over Dry Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 41830 279 St. over Dry Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 41830 279 St. over Dry Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.