294th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 3N & 5.2W of Beresford · Structure no. 000000042023260
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
294th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 294th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 294th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 294th Street over Tributary to Blind 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 294th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 294th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 294th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.