US Bridges

273 ST (fas 6378) over I029

Fair

Lincoln County, South Dakota · Harrisburg Interchange · Structure no. 000000042065050

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,291
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

273 ST (fas 6378) over I029 is a concrete continuous slab carrying 273 ST (fas 6378) over I029 in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 1,291 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,291 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Carries273 ST (fas 6378)
CrossesI029
LocationHarrisburg Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.43191, -96.79573
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,291 (2023)
Projected traffic1,291 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 273 ST (fas 6378) over I029 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 273 ST (fas 6378) over I029 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 273 ST (fas 6378) over I029 carry?

About 1,291 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 273 ST (fas 6378) over I029?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 273 ST (fas 6378) over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.