US Bridges

348th Ave over Wolf Ck

Fair

Hand County, South Dakota · 6.1N & 1.2W Ree Heights · Structure no. 000000030040199

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

348th Ave over Wolf Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 348th Ave over Wolf Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries348th Ave
CrossesWolf Ck
Location6.1N & 1.2W Ree Heights
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHand County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.60721, -99.23211
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic67 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 348th Ave over Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 348th Ave over Wolf Ck 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 348th Ave over Wolf Ck carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 348th Ave over Wolf Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 348th Ave over Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.