Yates Road over American Creek
GoodLyman County, South Dakota · 1.8W & 0.9N Oacoma · Structure no. 000000043471262
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yates Road over American Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yates Road over American Creek in Lyman 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yates Road over American Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yates Road over American 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 Yates Road over American Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Yates Road over American Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Yates Road over American Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.