US Bridges

276th Street over Beaver Creek

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 3N & 2.1E of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042041080

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

276th Street over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 276th Street over Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries276th Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3N & 2.1E of Lennox
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.38848, -96.84356
Functional classRural Major 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2022)
Projected traffic770 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 276th Street over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 276th Street over Beaver 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 276th Street over Beaver Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 276th Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 276th Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.