US Bridges

289 Street over Willow Ck

FairPosted for load

Tripp County, South Dakota · 2.5W & 3N Clearfield · Structure no. 000000062085390

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

289 Street over Willow Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 289 Street over Willow Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Carries289 Street
CrossesWillow Ck
Location2.5W & 3N Clearfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.21275, -100.07615
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 289 Street over Willow Ck built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 289 Street over Willow Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does 289 Street over Willow Ck carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 289 Street over Willow Ck?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 289 Street over Willow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.