SD262 over Wolf Ck
FairMcCook County, South Dakota · 0.7 SE Hanson CO Line · Structure no. 000000044005177
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 749
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD262 over Wolf Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD262 over Wolf Ck in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 749 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,121 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SD262 over Wolf Ck built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD262 over Wolf Ck 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SD262 over Wolf Ck carry?
About 749 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SD262 over Wolf Ck?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SD262 over Wolf Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.