347th Ave over Ck
PoorPosted for loadHand County, South Dakota · 8.5S & 2W Ree Heights · Structure no. 000000030030345
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
347th Ave over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 347th Ave over Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 115 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 4 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 347th Ave over Ck built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is 347th Ave over 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 347th Ave over Ck carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 347th Ave over Ck?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 347th Ave over Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.