254 Street over Cottonwood Ck
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, South Dakota · 9.9N & 3.3E Wanblee · Structure no. 000000036273191
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
254 Street over Cottonwood Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 254 Street over Cottonwood Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 254 Street over Cottonwood Ck built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is 254 Street over Cottonwood Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 254 Street over Cottonwood Ck carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is 254 Street over Cottonwood Ck?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 254 Street over Cottonwood Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.