US Bridges

30870 454 Ave over Clay Ck Ditch

Fair

Clay County, South Dakota · 1.0W & 6.7S Wakonda · Structure no. 000000014020117

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30870 454 Ave over Clay Ck Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 30870 454 Ave over Clay Ck Ditch in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries30870 454 Ave
CrossesClay Ck Ditch
Location1.0W & 6.7S Wakonda
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.91578, -97.12132
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30870 454 Ave over Clay Ck Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30870 454 Ave over Clay Ck Ditch 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 30870 454 Ave over Clay Ck Ditch carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 30870 454 Ave over Clay Ck Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 30870 454 Ave over Clay Ck Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.