US Bridges

293rd Avenue over Creek

Good

Lyman County, South Dakota · 11W & 10.5N of Presho · Structure no. 000000043040095

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

293rd Avenue over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 293rd Avenue over Creek in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries293rd Avenue
CrossesCreek
Location11W & 10.5N of Presho
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.05734, -100.28655
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 293rd Avenue over Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 293rd Avenue over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 293rd Avenue over Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 293rd Avenue over Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 293rd Avenue over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.