US Bridges

42980 277 St. over Wolf Ck

Good

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 1.0N 8.2W of Freeman · Structure no. 000000034258090

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42980 277 St. over Wolf Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 42980 277 St. over Wolf Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries42980 277 St.
CrossesWolf Ck
Location1.0N 8.2W of Freeman
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.37144, -97.60413
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 42980 277 St. over Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is 42980 277 St. over Wolf Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 42980 277 St. over Wolf Ck carry?

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

How long is 42980 277 St. over Wolf Ck?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 42980 277 St. over Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.