US Bridges

295th Street over Trib. to E Brule Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 2N & 6.4E of Beresford · Structure no. 000000042144270

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

295th Street over Trib. to E Brule Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 295th Street over Trib. to E Brule Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries295th Street
CrossesTrib. to E Brule Creek
Location2N & 6.4E of Beresford
Coordinates43.11274, -96.64098
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 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 295th Street over Trib. to E Brule Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is 295th Street over Trib. to E Brule Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 295th Street over Trib. to E Brule Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 295th Street over Trib. to E Brule Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 295th Street over Trib. to E Brule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.