US Bridges

151 Ave over Wolf Ck

Fair

Hand County, South Dakota · 6.0N & 10.0W Miller · Structure no. 000000030060190

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

151 Ave over Wolf Ck is a steel culvert carrying 151 Ave over Wolf Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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Carries151 Ave
CrossesWolf Ck
Location6.0N & 10.0W Miller
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHand County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.62015, -99.19157
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 151 Ave over Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 151 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 151 Ave over Wolf Ck carry?

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

How long is 151 Ave over Wolf Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 151 Ave over Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.