258th Avenue over Bad River
FairJones County, South Dakota · 12W & 14.8N of Murdo · Structure no. 000000038050042
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
258th Avenue over Bad River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 258th Avenue over Bad River in Jones County, South Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 258th Avenue over Bad River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is 258th Avenue over Bad River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 258th Avenue over Bad River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 258th Avenue over Bad River?
The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 258th Avenue over Bad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.