US Bridges

262nd ST HWY 138 over Trib to Beaver Ck

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.3W Valley Springs · Structure no. 000000050327180

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,139
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

262nd ST HWY 138 over Trib to Beaver Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 262nd ST HWY 138 over Trib to Beaver Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,139 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,644 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries262nd ST HWY 138
CrossesTrib to Beaver Ck
Location0.3W Valley Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.58827, -96.47777
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,139 (2023)
Projected traffic3,644 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$511,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 262nd ST HWY 138 over Trib to Beaver Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 262nd ST HWY 138 over Trib to Beaver Ck 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 262nd ST HWY 138 over Trib to Beaver Ck carry?

About 3,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 262nd ST HWY 138 over Trib to Beaver Ck?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 262nd ST HWY 138 over Trib to Beaver Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.