280th Street over Long Creek
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 1S of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042011120
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
280th Street over Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 280th Street over Long Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 280th Street over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is 280th Street over Long Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 280th Street over Long Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 280th Street over Long Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 280th Street over Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.