US Bridges

43130 272 Str. over Wolf Ck

FairPosted for load

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 4.3 E Clayton · Structure no. 000000034273040

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43130 272 Str. over Wolf Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 43130 272 Str. over Wolf Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries43130 272 Str.
CrossesWolf Ck
Location4.3 E Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.44372, -97.57336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 43130 272 Str. over Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43130 272 Str. over Wolf 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 43130 272 Str. over Wolf Ck carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 43130 272 Str. over Wolf Ck?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 43130 272 Str. over Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.