Tower 1274434 — Bridgewater, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1274434 — tower (type not specified) near Bridgewater, South Dakota. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1274434 is a 79 m (258 ft) tower near Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 17, 2010. It is registered to Octagon Towers, LLC, which holds 576 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1274434 |
| Unique system identifier | 2673781 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 17, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Apr 5, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-AGL-850-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Chagrin Falls, OH · FRN 0029060647
Holds 576 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 403 S. Main Ave
- City
- Bridgewater
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57319
- County
- McCook County
- County FIPS
- 46087
- Coordinates
- 43.54692, -97.50239
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Salem, SD · 1042111477 m
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
- Dolton, SD · 1047119307 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1274434 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1274434 is about 37% below the 124 m average across the 13 structures registered in McCook County. It is roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 432 m, which puts the top of the structure 511 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1274434, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bridgewater in McCook County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.54692, -97.50239, with the site address filed as "403 S. Main Ave". McCook County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 41st-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 11 of them are marked constructed. South Dakota as a whole has 1,289 registrations, the 42nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Salem, SD · 1042111, a structure at 477 m (dismantled).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1274434 on Apr 5, 2020. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1274434?
The FCC record lists Octagon Towers, LLC of Chagrin Falls, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0029060647. Across the registry it holds 576 structure registrations, the 44th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (187 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-AGL-850-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1274434?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (258 ft), and 511 m (1,675 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1274434?
The registered owner is Octagon Towers, LLC, which holds 576 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1274434?
It is located near Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota at 403 S. Main Ave (43.54692, -97.50239). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 17, 2010.
What type of structure is 1274434?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in McCook County, SD?
McCook County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 41st-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1274434, Bridgewater, McCook County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/bridgewater-1274434 (data as of October 20, 2026).