US Bridges

28550 398 Ave over Ck

Fair

Douglas County, South Dakota · 1.5S 3.0W of Delmont · Structure no. 000000022240175

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28550 398 Ave over Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 28550 398 Ave over Ck in Douglas County, South Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries28550 398 Ave
CrossesCk
Location1.5S 3.0W of Delmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.2479, -98.2273
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 28550 398 Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28550 398 Ave over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 28550 398 Ave over Ck carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 28550 398 Ave over Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 28550 398 Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.