US Bridges

262nd ST HWY 138 over Trib to Beaver Ck

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.1E Valley Springs · Structure no. 000000050331180

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,006
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 2000, so it is 25 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 1,006 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,167 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries262nd ST HWY 138
CrossesTrib to Beaver Ck
Location0.1E Valley Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.58846, -96.47211
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,006 (2023)
Projected traffic1,167 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$554,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2000, making it 25 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 2022.

How much traffic does 262nd ST HWY 138 over Trib to Beaver Ck carry?

About 1,006 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 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.