262nd ST HWY 138 over Beaver Creek
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.5E Valley Springs · Structure no. 000000050335181
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,006
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
262nd ST HWY 138 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 262nd ST HWY 138 over Beaver Creek in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 1,006 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 262nd ST HWY 138 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is 262nd ST HWY 138 over Beaver Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 262nd ST HWY 138 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,006 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 262nd ST HWY 138 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns 262nd ST HWY 138 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.