US Bridges

39060 280 ST over Ck

Good

Douglas County, South Dakota · 7.6 E. of Armour · Structure no. 000000022256120

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

39060 280 ST over Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying 39060 280 ST over Ck in Douglas County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries39060 280 ST
CrossesCk
Location7.6 E. of Armour
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.32633, -98.19763
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2022)
Projected traffic206 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 39060 280 ST over Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39060 280 ST over Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 39060 280 ST over Ck carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 39060 280 ST over Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 39060 280 ST over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.