State Highway 281 over Ft. Randall Spillway
Fair Condition70 years old954 vehicles/day
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Charles Mix |
| Location | 1 Mile West Of Pickstown |
| Carries | State Highway 281 |
| Crosses | Ft. Randall Spillway |
| Coordinates | 43.06831, -98.54801 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 8 (Very Good) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Girder and Floorbeam |
| Total Length | 1028.9 ft (313.6 m) |
| Max Span | 42.7 ft (13 m) |
| Deck Width | 37.7 ft (11.5 m) |
| Deck Area | 3606.4 sq m |
| Main Spans | 21 |
| Year Built | 1956 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 954 (2024) |
| Truck Traffic | 26% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | October 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | Corps of Engineers |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | CEPMROSD0000002 |