US Bridges

29970 457 Ave. over Spring Ck

Good

Clay County, South Dakota · 2.7S & 5E Irene · Structure no. 000000014050027

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29970 457 Ave. over Spring Ck is a concrete frame carrying 29970 457 Ave. over Spring Ck in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries29970 457 Ave.
CrossesSpring Ck
Location2.7S & 5E Irene
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.0449, -97.06239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic97 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 29970 457 Ave. over Spring Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29970 457 Ave. over Spring Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 29970 457 Ave. over Spring Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 29970 457 Ave. over Spring Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 29970 457 Ave. over Spring Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.