344th Ave over Elm Ck
PoorPosted for loadHand County, South Dakota · 5W & 13.2S Ree Heights · Structure no. 000000030000392
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
344th Ave over Elm Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 344th Ave over Elm Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 344th Ave over Elm Ck built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 344th Ave over Elm Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does 344th Ave over Elm Ck carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 344th Ave over Elm Ck?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 344th Ave over Elm Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.