US Bridges

282nd Street over East Fork of Long Creek

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 3S & 0.1E of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042021140

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

282nd Street over East Fork of Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 282nd Street over East Fork of Long Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries282nd Street
CrossesEast Fork of Long Creek
Location3S & 0.1E of Lennox
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.30147, -96.88498
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 282nd Street over East Fork of Long Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 282nd Street over East Fork of Long 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 282nd Street over East Fork of Long Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 282nd Street over East Fork of Long Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 282nd Street over East Fork of Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.