294th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek
GoodLincoln County, South Dakota · 3N & 3.9W of Beresford · Structure no. 000000042031260
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 256
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
294th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 294th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 294th Street over Tributary to Blind 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 294th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek carry?
About 256 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 294th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).
Who owns 294th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.