252nd Street over Wolf Creek
FairMcCook County, South Dakota · 0.5W of Spencer · Structure no. 000000044005080
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
252nd Street over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 252nd Street over Wolf Creek in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 95 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 252nd Street over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is 252nd Street over Wolf 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 252nd Street over Wolf Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 252nd Street over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 252nd Street over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.