US Bridges

289th Street over Haram Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 10S & 2.3E of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042043210

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

289th Street over Haram Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 289th Street over Haram Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries289th Street
CrossesHaram Creek
Location10S & 2.3E of Lennox
Coordinates43.19981, -96.83812
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 289th Street over Haram Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is 289th Street over Haram 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 2024.

How much traffic does 289th Street over Haram Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 289th Street over Haram Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 289th Street over Haram Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.