US Bridges

264th Street over Beaver Creek

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 1.8E & 2.5S Brandon · Structure no. 000000050298200

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

264th Street over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 264th Street over Beaver Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2037. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries264th Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.8E & 2.5S Brandon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.55838, -96.53634
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic114 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$907,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 264th Street over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 264th Street over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 264th Street over Beaver Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 264th Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 264th Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.