43960 304th Street over Beaver Creek
FairYankton County, South Dakota · 4.5E & 0.1S of Utica · Structure no. 000000068116131
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 195
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
43960 304th Street over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 43960 304th Street over Beaver Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 43960 304th Street over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is 43960 304th 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 43960 304th Street over Beaver Creek carry?
About 195 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 43960 304th Street over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 43960 304th Street over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.