US Bridges

294th Street over Trib. to E Brule Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 0.8W of Norway Center · Structure no. 000000042142260

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

294th Street over Trib. to E Brule Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 294th Street over Trib. to E Brule Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries294th Street
CrossesTrib. to E Brule Creek
Location0.8W of Norway Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.12725, -96.64426
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2022)
Projected traffic172 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 294th Street over Trib. to E Brule Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is 294th Street over Trib. to E 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 2023.

How much traffic does 294th Street over Trib. to E Brule Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 294th Street over Trib. to E Brule Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 294th Street over Trib. to E Brule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.