US Bridges

296th Street over Trib. to W Brule Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 1N & 4.2E of Beresford · Structure no. 000000042122280

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

296th Street over Trib. to W Brule Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 296th Street over Trib. to W Brule 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries296th Street
CrossesTrib. to W Brule Creek
Location1N & 4.2E of Beresford
Coordinates43.09825, -96.6833
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 296th Street over Trib. to W Brule Creek built?

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

What condition is 296th Street over Trib. to W 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 Trib. to W Brule Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 296th Street over Trib. to W Brule Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 296th Street over Trib. to W Brule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.