US Bridges

350 Avenue over Ck

Fair

Brule County, South Dakota · 0.5W & 4.2S Pukwana · Structure no. 000000008140152

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

350 Avenue over Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 350 Avenue over Ck in Brule County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries350 Avenue
CrossesCk
Location0.5W & 4.2S Pukwana
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.7125, -99.19194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 350 Avenue over Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 350 Avenue over Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 350 Avenue over Ck carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 350 Avenue over Ck?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 350 Avenue over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.