US Bridges

46080 313 St. over Clay Ck

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, South Dakota · 0.8N & 3.8E Meckling · Structure no. 000000014088160

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

46080 313 St. over Clay Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 46080 313 St. over Clay Ck in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries46080 313 St.
CrossesClay Ck
Location0.8N & 3.8E Meckling
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.85187, -96.99002
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic499 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 46080 313 St. over Clay Ck built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 46080 313 St. over Clay Ck 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 46080 313 St. over Clay Ck carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 46080 313 St. over Clay Ck?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 46080 313 St. over Clay Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.