31500 455 Ave over Yankton Clay Ditch
PoorPosted for loadClay County, South Dakota · 18S & 3E Irene Sd · Structure no. 000000014030180
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
31500 455 Ave over Yankton Clay Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31500 455 Ave over Yankton Clay Ditch in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 31500 455 Ave over Yankton Clay Ditch built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is 31500 455 Ave over Yankton Clay Ditch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 31500 455 Ave over Yankton Clay Ditch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 31500 455 Ave over Yankton Clay Ditch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 31500 455 Ave over Yankton Clay Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.