US Bridges

46620 298 St. over Ash Ck

Fair

Clay County, South Dakota · 1S & 14.2E Irene · Structure no. 000000014142010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

46620 298 St. over Ash Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 46620 298 St. over Ash Ck in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries46620 298 St.
CrossesAsh Ck
Location1S & 14.2E Irene
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.06907, -96.87993
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 46620 298 St. over Ash Ck built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 46620 298 St. 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 46620 298 St. over Ash Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 46620 298 St. over Ash Ck?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 46620 298 St. over Ash Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.