27440 Bensen Road over Dry Ck
PoorPosted for loadHutchinson County, South Dakota · 9.5E&0.6N Parkston · Structure no. 000000034164064
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
27440 Bensen Road over Dry Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 27440 Bensen Road over Dry Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 27440 Bensen Road over Dry Ck built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is 27440 Bensen Road over Dry Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does 27440 Bensen Road over Dry Ck carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 27440 Bensen Road over Dry Ck?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 27440 Bensen Road over Dry Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.