US Bridges

355 Ave over Ck

Fair

Hand County, South Dakota · 0.5 S Orient · Structure no. 000000030110005

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

355 Ave over Ck is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 355 Ave over Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries355 Ave
CrossesCk
Location0.5 S Orient
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.88964, -99.08791
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2022)
Projected traffic186 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 355 Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is 355 Ave over 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 2023.

How much traffic does 355 Ave over Ck carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 355 Ave over Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 355 Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.