US Bridges

42340 287 Str. over South Br Lonetree Ck

FairPosted for load

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 1 S & 2.6 W Olivet · Structure no. 000000034194190

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42340 287 Str. over South Br Lonetree Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 42340 287 Str. over South Br Lonetree 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries42340 287 Str.
CrossesSouth Br Lonetree Ck
Location1 S & 2.6 W Olivet
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.22723, -97.72691
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$395,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 42340 287 Str. over South Br Lonetree Ck built?

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

What condition is 42340 287 Str. over South Br Lonetree 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 42340 287 Str. over South Br Lonetree Ck carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 42340 287 Str. over South Br Lonetree Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 42340 287 Str. over South Br Lonetree Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.