US Bridges

289th Street over Saddle Creek

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 7S & 3.9W of Canton · Structure no. 000000042121210

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

289th Street over Saddle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 289th Street over Saddle Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries289th Street
CrossesSaddle Creek
Location7S & 3.9W of Canton
Coordinates43.19968, -96.6856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 289th Street over Saddle Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 289th Street over Saddle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 289th Street over Saddle Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns 289th Street over Saddle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.