US Bridges

46120 315 St. over Clay Ck Ditch

Fair

Clay County, South Dakota · 2.5N & 2.9W Vermillion · Structure no. 000000014092180

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

46120 315 St. over Clay Ck Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 46120 315 St. over Clay Ck Ditch 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries46120 315 St.
CrossesClay Ck Ditch
Location2.5N & 2.9W Vermillion
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.82268, -96.98111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic97 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 46120 315 St. over Clay Ck Ditch built?

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

What condition is 46120 315 St. over Clay Ck Ditch 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 46120 315 St. over Clay Ck Ditch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 46120 315 St. over Clay Ck Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 46120 315 St. over Clay Ck Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.