US Bridges

43070 283 ST over Furlong Ck

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 3.0N 0.3W of Menno · Structure no. 000000034267150

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43070 283 ST over Furlong Ck is a steel culvert carrying 43070 283 ST over Furlong Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries43070 283 ST
CrossesFurlong Ck
Location3.0N 0.3W of Menno
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHutchinson County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.28477, -97.58703
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 43070 283 ST over Furlong Ck built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43070 283 ST over Furlong 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 43070 283 ST over Furlong Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 43070 283 ST over Furlong Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns 43070 283 ST over Furlong Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.