US Bridges

294th Street over Pattee Creek

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 1.6W of Hudson · Structure no. 000000042219260

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

294th Street over Pattee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 294th Street over Pattee Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 372 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries294th Street
CrossesPattee Creek
Location1.6W of Hudson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.12703, -96.49232
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2022)
Projected traffic372 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pattee Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 294th Street over Pattee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 294th Street over Pattee Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 294th Street over Pattee Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 294th Street over Pattee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.