US Bridges

30660 454 Ave over Clay Ck

FairClosed to traffic

Clay County, South Dakota · 9.6S & 2E Irene · Structure no. 000000014020096

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2016
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30660 454 Ave over Clay Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30660 454 Ave over Clay Ck in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries30660 454 Ave
CrossesClay Ck
Location9.6S & 2E Irene
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.9434, -97.12135
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2016
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic114 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30660 454 Ave over Clay Ck built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30660 454 Ave over Clay 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 June 2016.

How much traffic does 30660 454 Ave over Clay Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 30660 454 Ave over Clay Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 30660 454 Ave over Clay Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.