288th Street over Saddle Creek
GoodLincoln County, South Dakota · 9S & 2.1E of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042041200
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
288th Street over Saddle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 288th Street over Saddle Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 288th Street over Saddle Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is 288th Street over Saddle 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 288th Street over Saddle Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 288th Street over Saddle Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 288th Street over Saddle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.