268 Street over Old Lodge Ck
PoorPosted for loadTripp County, South Dakota · 3.3E & 9N Winner · Structure no. 000000062223180
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
268 Street over Old Lodge Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 268 Street over Old Lodge Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 268 Street over Old Lodge Ck built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 268 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 268 Street over Old Lodge Ck carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 268 Street over Old Lodge Ck?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 268 Street over Old Lodge Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.