296th Street over West Brule Creek
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 1N & 3.4E of Beresford · Structure no. 000000042114280
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
296th Street over West Brule Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 296th Street over West Brule Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 296th Street over West Brule Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 296th Street over West Brule 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 296th Street over West Brule Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 296th Street over West Brule Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 296th Street over West Brule Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.