US Bridges

295 Street over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Bennett County, South Dakota · 14.5W 3.0S Martin · Structure no. 000000004045180

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

295 Street over Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 295 Street over Ck in Bennett County, South Dakota. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries295 Street
CrossesCk
Location14.5W 3.0S Martin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.12924, -102.02137
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic27 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 295 Street over Ck built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 295 Street over Ck 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 295 Street over Ck carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 295 Street over Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 295 Street over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.