294th Street over Garden Ck
PoorPosted for loadCharles Mix County, South Dakota · 1.5W & 2.9S Lake Andes · Structure no. 000000012374260
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
294th Street over Garden Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 294th Street over Garden Ck in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 294th Street over Garden Ck built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 294th Street over Garden 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 294th Street over Garden Ck carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 294th Street over Garden Ck?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 294th Street over Garden Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.