US Bridges

43180 302nd Street over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Yankton County, South Dakota · 2S & 1.8E of Lesterville · Structure no. 000000068038110

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43180 302nd Street over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 43180 302nd Street over Beaver Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries43180 302nd Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2S & 1.8E of Lesterville
Coordinates43.01033, -97.5601
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$959,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 43180 302nd Street over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43180 302nd Street over Beaver Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 43180 302nd Street over Beaver Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 43180 302nd Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 43180 302nd Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.