US Bridges

283rd Street over Beaver Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 1S of Canton · Structure no. 000000042166150

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

283rd Street over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 283rd Street over Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries283rd Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1S of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.28645, -96.59866
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 283rd Street over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 283rd Street over Beaver 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 283rd Street over Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is 283rd Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 283rd Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.