US Bridges

42520 Maxwell Rd. over South Br Lonetree Ck

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 4S 0.8W Olivet · Structure no. 000000034212220

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42520 Maxwell Rd. over South Br Lonetree Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 42520 Maxwell Rd. over South Br Lonetree Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries42520 Maxwell Rd.
CrossesSouth Br Lonetree Ck
Location4S 0.8W Olivet
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.18357, -97.69248
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 42520 Maxwell Rd. over South Br Lonetree Ck built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42520 Maxwell Rd. 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 42520 Maxwell Rd. over South Br Lonetree Ck carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 42520 Maxwell Rd. over South Br Lonetree Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 42520 Maxwell Rd. over South Br Lonetree Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.