262nd Benson RD over Willow Ck
PoorPosted for loadMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 1.5N & 0.4E Ellis · Structure no. 000000050154180
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
262nd Benson RD over Willow Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 262nd Benson RD over Willow Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 262nd Benson RD over Willow Ck built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is 262nd Benson RD over Willow Ck 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 262nd Benson RD over Willow Ck carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 262nd Benson RD over Willow Ck?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 262nd Benson RD over Willow Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.