Us281 over West Br Firesteel Ck

Fair Condition67 years old1,284 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyAurora
Location8.5 N I 90 Interch
CarriesUs281
CrossesWest Br Firesteel Ck
Coordinates43.83478, -98.44469

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length118.4 ft (36.1 m)
Max Span37.7 ft (11.5 m)
Deck Width32.5 ft (9.9 m)
Deck Area357.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1959

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,284 (2024)
Truck Traffic31%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000218006B

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