243rd Avenue over West Pipestone Creek
PoorPosted for loadMoody County, South Dakota · 13.0S & 0.2E of Flandreau · Structure no. 000000051152230
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
243rd Avenue over West Pipestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 243rd Avenue over West Pipestone Creek in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 243rd Avenue over West Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is 243rd Avenue over West Pipestone Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 243rd Avenue over West Pipestone Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 243rd Avenue over West Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 243rd Avenue over West Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.