US Bridges

358 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone Ck

Good

Gregory County, South Dakota · 10.3N & 3.9 W Bonesteel · Structure no. 000000027261187

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

358 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 358 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone Ck in Gregory County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Carries358 Avenue
CrossesNorth Fork Whetstone Ck
Location10.3N & 3.9 W Bonesteel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.23044, -99.02091
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 358 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone Ck built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 358 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 358 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 358 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 358 Avenue over North Fork Whetstone Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.