US Bridges

40340 287 St. over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Douglas County, South Dakota · 3.0S 1.4E of Delmont · Structure no. 000000022294190

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

40340 287 St. over Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 40340 287 St. over Ck in Douglas County, South Dakota. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 113 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries40340 287 St.
CrossesCk
Location3.0S 1.4E of Delmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.22548, -98.12034
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 40340 287 St. over Ck built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is 40340 287 St. over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 40340 287 St. over Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 40340 287 St. over Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 40340 287 St. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.