US Bridges

352 Avenue over Squaw Ck

FairPosted for load

Gregory County, South Dakota · 2E & 6.8S Herrick · Structure no. 000000027202338

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

352 Avenue over Squaw Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 352 Avenue over Squaw Ck in Gregory County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries352 Avenue
CrossesSquaw Ck
Location2E & 6.8S Herrick
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.01257, -99.13514
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$348,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 352 Avenue over Squaw Ck built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 352 Avenue over Squaw 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 352 Avenue over Squaw Ck carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 352 Avenue over Squaw Ck?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 352 Avenue over Squaw Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.