US Bridges

355 Avenue over Ponca Ck

Fair

Gregory County, South Dakota · 6W & 4.1S Bonesteel · Structure no. 000000027230331

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

355 Avenue over Ponca Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 355 Avenue over Ponca Ck in Gregory County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries355 Avenue
CrossesPonca Ck
Location6W & 4.1S Bonesteel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02307, -99.08014
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 355 Avenue over Ponca Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 355 Avenue 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 355 Avenue over Ponca Ck carry?

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

How long is 355 Avenue over Ponca Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 355 Avenue over Ponca Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.