US Bridges

355 Ave over Lost Ck

Poor

Hand County, South Dakota · 10.5 N & 5 W Miller · Structure no. 000000030110145

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

355 Ave over Lost Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 355 Ave over Lost Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 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.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries355 Ave
CrossesLost Ck
Location10.5 N & 5 W Miller
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.68493, -99.08947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 355 Ave over Lost Ck built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is 355 Ave over Lost 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 355 Ave over Lost Ck carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 355 Ave over Lost Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 355 Ave over Lost Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.