279th Street over Beaver Creek
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 1N & 2.4E of Worthing · Structure no. 000000042104110
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
279th Street over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 279th Street over Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 279th Street over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is 279th Street over Beaver 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 279th Street over Beaver Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 279th Street over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 279th Street over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.