277 Street over Dog Ear Ck
PoorPosted for loadTripp County, South Dakota · 1.1W & 1N Winner · Structure no. 000000062189270
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
277 Street over Dog Ear Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 277 Street over Dog Ear Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 277 Street over Dog Ear Ck built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 277 Street over Dog Ear 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 277 Street over Dog Ear Ck carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 277 Street over Dog Ear Ck?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 277 Street over Dog Ear Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.