US Bridges

269 Street over Old Lodge Ck

PoorPosted for load

Tripp County, South Dakota · 2E & 9N Winner · Structure no. 000000062214190

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

269 Street over Old Lodge Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 269 Street over Old Lodge Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries269 Street
CrossesOld Lodge Ck
Location2E & 9N Winner
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.49994, -99.81263
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 269 Street over Old Lodge Ck built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 269 Street over Old Lodge 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 269 Street over Old Lodge Ck carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 269 Street over Old Lodge Ck?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 269 Street over Old Lodge Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.