46540 307th St. over Baptist Ck
PoorClosed to trafficClay County, South Dakota · 10S & 13.4E Irene · Structure no. 000000014134100
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2007
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
46540 307th St. over Baptist Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 46540 307th St. over Baptist Ck in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 46540 307th St. over Baptist Ck built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 46540 307th St. over Baptist 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 May 2007.
How much traffic does 46540 307th St. over Baptist Ck carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 46540 307th St. over Baptist Ck?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 46540 307th St. over Baptist Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.