N. Main Street over Medicine Creek
FairPosted for loadLyman County, South Dakota · 0.8 N of Presho · Structure no. 000000043153192
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N. Main Street over Medicine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N. Main Street over Medicine Creek in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N. Main Street over Medicine Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is N. Main Street over Medicine 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does N. Main Street over Medicine Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is N. Main Street over Medicine Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns N. Main Street over Medicine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.