285 Street over West Br Bull Ck
FairPosted for loadTripp County, South Dakota · 4.8E 0.8N Colome · Structure no. 000000062318350
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
285 Street over West Br Bull Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 285 Street over West Br Bull Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 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 285 Street over West Br Bull Ck built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 285 Street over West Br Bull 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 285 Street over West Br Bull Ck carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 285 Street over West Br Bull Ck?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 285 Street over West Br Bull Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.