US Bridges

296 Street over Ck

Fair

Tripp County, South Dakota · 2.5N & 5.5E Millboro · Structure no. 000000062195460

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

296 Street over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 296 Street over 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Carries296 Street
CrossesCk
Location2.5N & 5.5E Millboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.11125, -99.86065
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 296 Street over Ck built?

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

What condition is 296 Street over 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 296 Street over Ck carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 296 Street over Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 296 Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.