US Bridges

287th Street over S Fork of Beaver Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 7S & 3.4E of Worthing · Structure no. 000000042114190

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

287th Street over S Fork of Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 287th Street over S Fork of Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries287th Street
CrossesS Fork of Beaver Creek
Location7S & 3.4E of Worthing
Coordinates43.2287, -96.699
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 287th Street over S Fork of Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 287th Street over S Fork of 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 287th Street over S Fork of Beaver Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 287th Street over S Fork of Beaver Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 287th Street over S Fork of Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.