US Bridges

30280 458 Ave over Norwegian Gulch

Fair

Clay County, South Dakota · 5.8S & 6.0E Irene · Structure no. 000000014060058

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30280 458 Ave over Norwegian Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30280 458 Ave over Norwegian Gulch in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries30280 458 Ave
CrossesNorwegian Gulch
Location5.8S & 6.0E Irene
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.99831, -97.04223
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic42 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30280 458 Ave over Norwegian Gulch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30280 458 Ave over Norwegian Gulch 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 30280 458 Ave over Norwegian Gulch carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 30280 458 Ave over Norwegian Gulch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 30280 458 Ave over Norwegian Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.