US281 over BNSF RR
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 3.9 S JCT Sd 26 · Structure no. 000000058101321
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,891
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US281 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US281 over BNSF RR in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,891 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,574 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US281 over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US281 over BNSF RR 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US281 over BNSF RR carry?
About 1,891 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US281 over BNSF RR?
The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US281 over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.