US Bridges

195th ST 452nd Ave over Lake St. John Outlet

Fair

Hamlin County, South Dakota · 2.1E&1.8S of Lake Norden · Structure no. 000000029161168

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

195th ST 452nd Ave over Lake St. John Outlet is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 195th ST 452nd Ave over Lake St. John Outlet in Hamlin County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries195th ST 452nd Ave
CrossesLake St. John Outlet
Location2.1E&1.8S of Lake Norden
Coordinates44.56099, -97.16473
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 195th ST 452nd Ave over Lake St. John Outlet built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 195th ST 452nd Ave over Lake St. John Outlet 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 195th ST 452nd Ave over Lake St. John Outlet carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 195th ST 452nd Ave over Lake St. John Outlet?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 195th ST 452nd Ave over Lake St. John Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.