US Bridges

SD262 over Br Wolf Ck

Fair

McCook County, South Dakota · 2.2 NW JCT Sd 42 · Structure no. 000000044040197

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
749
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD262 over Br Wolf Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD262 over Br Wolf Ck in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSD262
CrossesBr Wolf Ck
Location2.2 NW JCT Sd 42
RouteState Highway 262
Coordinates43.56166, -97.52715
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2024)
Projected traffic1,121 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD262 over Br Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD262 over Br 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SD262 over Br Wolf Ck carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SD262 over Br Wolf Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SD262 over Br Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.