273 ST over Plum Ck
FairHutchinson County, South Dakota · 1.6E & 2N of Milltown · Structure no. 000000034172050
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
273 ST over Plum Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 273 ST over Plum Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 273 ST over Plum Ck built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is 273 ST over Plum 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 273 ST over Plum Ck carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 273 ST over Plum Ck?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 273 ST over Plum Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.