US Bridges

29810 Univ. RD over Ash Ck

Fair

Clay County, South Dakota · 13E & 1.1S Irene · Structure no. 000000014130011

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29810 Univ. RD over Ash Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 29810 Univ. RD over Ash Ck in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Carries29810 Univ. RD
CrossesAsh Ck
Location13E & 1.1S Irene
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.06605, -96.90434
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2022)
Projected traffic285 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 29810 Univ. RD over Ash Ck built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29810 Univ. RD over Ash 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 29810 Univ. RD over Ash Ck carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 29810 Univ. RD over Ash Ck?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 29810 Univ. RD over Ash Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.