272 Street over Dog Ear Ck
FairTripp County, South Dakota · 6N & 3.4E Winner · Structure no. 000000062234220
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
272 Street over Dog Ear Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 272 Street over Dog Ear Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 272 Street over Dog Ear Ck built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is 272 Street over Dog Ear 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 272 Street over Dog Ear Ck carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 272 Street over Dog Ear Ck?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 272 Street over Dog Ear Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.