263rd Street over Wolf Creek
PoorMcCook County, South Dakota · 1N & 3.2W of Bridgewater · Structure no. 000000044018190
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
263rd Street over Wolf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 263rd Street over Wolf Creek in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 263rd Street over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is 263rd Street over Wolf Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 263rd Street over Wolf Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 263rd Street over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 263rd Street over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.