US Bridges

30880 Bluff Road over Ck

Fair

Clay County, South Dakota · 6S & 0.1W Wakonda · Structure no. 000000014028110

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30880 Bluff Road over Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying 30880 Bluff Road over Ck 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 6 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries30880 Bluff Road
CrossesCk
Location6S & 0.1W Wakonda
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.9238, -97.10467
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2022)
Projected traffic111 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 30880 Bluff Road over Ck built?

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

What condition is 30880 Bluff Road 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 30880 Bluff Road over Ck carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 30880 Bluff Road over Ck?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 30880 Bluff Road over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.