279 Street over West Br Bull Ck
PoorPosted for loadTripp County, South Dakota · 5.5E 6.75N Colome · Structure no. 000000062325290
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
279 Street over West Br Bull Ck is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 279 Street over West Br Bull 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 3 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 279 Street over West Br Bull Ck built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 279 Street over West Br Bull 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 279 Street over West Br Bull Ck carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 279 Street over West Br Bull Ck?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 279 Street over West Br Bull Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.