US Bridges

268 Street over Pass Creek

Good

Jackson County, South Dakota · 4N & 4.5E Long Valley · Structure no. 000000036365330

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

268 Street over Pass Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 268 Street over Pass Creek in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Carries268 Street
CrossesPass Creek
Location4N & 4.5E Long Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.51971, -101.40933
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 268 Street over Pass Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 268 Street over Pass Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 268 Street over Pass Creek carry?

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

How long is 268 Street over Pass Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 268 Street over Pass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.