US Bridges

Park Avenue over Bad Rv

Good

Haakon County, South Dakota · 0.6S JCT US14 & SD73 · Structure no. 000000028170493

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over Bad Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Park Avenue over Bad Rv in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesBad Rv
Location0.6S JCT US14 & SD73
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.03553, -101.66723
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Avenue over Bad Rv built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Avenue over Bad Rv 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Park Avenue over Bad Rv carry?

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

How long is Park Avenue over Bad Rv?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over Bad Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.