295th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, South Dakota · 2N & 3.6W of Beresford · Structure no. 000000042034270
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 53
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
295th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 295th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 90 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 295th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is 295th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does 295th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek carry?
About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 295th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 295th Street over Tributary to Blind Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.