294 Street over Ponca Ck
FairGregory County, South Dakota · 3.1W & 3S Burke · Structure no. 000000027089250
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
294 Street over Ponca Ck is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 294 Street over Ponca Ck in Gregory County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2032. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 294 Street over Ponca Ck built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 294 Street over Ponca 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 294 Street over Ponca Ck carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 294 Street over Ponca Ck?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 294 Street over Ponca Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.