US Bridges

355th Ave over Little Wolf Ck

Fair

Hand County, South Dakota · 5W & 4.4N Miller · Structure no. 000000030110206

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

355th Ave over Little Wolf Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 355th Ave over Little Wolf Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Carries355th Ave
CrossesLittle Wolf Ck
Location5W & 4.4N Miller
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.59724, -99.08994
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 355th Ave over Little Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 355th Ave over Little 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 355th Ave over Little Wolf Ck carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 355th Ave over Little Wolf Ck?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 355th Ave over Little Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.