US Bridges

292nd Street over East Brule Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 5N & 9.2E of Beresford · Structure no. 000000042172240

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

292nd Street over East Brule Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 292nd Street over East Brule Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries292nd Street
CrossesEast Brule Creek
Location5N & 9.2E of Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.15613, -96.58431
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic85 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 292nd Street over East Brule Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 292nd Street over East 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 292nd Street over East Brule Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 292nd Street over East Brule Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 292nd Street over East Brule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.