US Bridges

43260 269 St. over Wolf Ck

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 6N & 6.4W JCT 81&44 · Structure no. 000000034286010

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43260 269 St. over Wolf Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 43260 269 St. over Wolf Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 70 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries43260 269 St.
CrossesWolf Ck
Location6N & 6.4W JCT 81&44
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.48693, -97.54691
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$409,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 43260 269 St. over Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is 43260 269 St. 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 43260 269 St. over Wolf Ck carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 43260 269 St. over Wolf Ck?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 43260 269 St. over Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.