44660 298th Street over Trib. to Clay Creek
PoorPosted for loadYankton County, South Dakota · 5.4W & 1S of Irene · Structure no. 000000068186070
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
44660 298th Street over Trib. to Clay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 44660 298th Street over Trib. to Clay Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 44660 298th Street over Trib. to Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 44660 298th Street over Trib. to Clay Creek 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 44660 298th Street over Trib. to Clay Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 44660 298th Street over Trib. to Clay Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 44660 298th Street over Trib. to Clay Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.