US Bridges

42130 Co. Rd. 11 over Plum Ck

PoorPosted for load

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 1.3N 11.3E Parkston · Structure no. 000000034173057

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42130 Co. Rd. 11 over Plum Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 42130 Co. Rd. 11 over Plum Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries42130 Co. Rd. 11
CrossesPlum Ck
Location1.3N 11.3E Parkston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.41822, -97.7705
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$377,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 42130 Co. Rd. 11 over Plum Ck built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42130 Co. Rd. 11 over Plum 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 42130 Co. Rd. 11 over Plum Ck carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 42130 Co. Rd. 11 over Plum Ck?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 42130 Co. Rd. 11 over Plum Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.