US Bridges

296 Street over Rahn Lk

Good

Tripp County, South Dakota · 2.5N & 6.9E Millboro · Structure no. 000000062209460

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

296 Street over Rahn Lk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 296 Street over Rahn Lk in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Carries296 Street
CrossesRahn Lk
Location2.5N & 6.9E Millboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.11122, -99.83109
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2022)
Projected traffic93 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 296 Street over Rahn Lk built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 296 Street over Rahn Lk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 296 Street over Rahn Lk carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 296 Street over Rahn Lk?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 296 Street over Rahn Lk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.