US Bridges

302nd St. over Frog Ck

Fair

Clay County, South Dakota · 4.4E Wakonda · Structure no. 000000014074050

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

302nd St. over Frog Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 302nd St. over Frog Ck in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries302nd St.
CrossesFrog Ck
Location4.4E Wakonda
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.01111, -97.01383
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2022)
Projected traffic232 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 302nd St. over Frog Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 302nd St. over Frog 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 302nd St. over Frog Ck carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 302nd St. over Frog Ck?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 302nd St. over Frog Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.