272 Street over Br Thunder Ck
FairPosted for loadTripp County, South Dakota · 6N & 4.1E Winner · Structure no. 000000062241220
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
272 Street over Br Thunder Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 272 Street over Br Thunder 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Br Thunder Ck built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is 272 Street over Br Thunder 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 Br Thunder Ck carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 272 Street over Br Thunder Ck?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 272 Street over Br Thunder Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.