271 Street over Cottonwood Ck
PoorPosted for loadTripp County, South Dakota · 0.8E & 1.9N Witten · Structure no. 000000062088211
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
271 Street over Cottonwood Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 271 Street over Cottonwood Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 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, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 271 Street over Cottonwood Ck built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is 271 Street over Cottonwood Ck 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 271 Street over Cottonwood Ck carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 271 Street over Cottonwood Ck?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 271 Street over Cottonwood Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.