US Bridges

356 Ave over Matter Ck

Good

Hand County, South Dakota · 2 E & 2.8 N Polo · Structure no. 000000030120052

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

356 Ave over Matter Ck is a steel culvert carrying 356 Ave over Matter Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries356 Ave
CrossesMatter Ck
Location2 E & 2.8 N Polo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.81931, -99.06839
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 356 Ave over Matter Ck built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 356 Ave over Matter Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 356 Ave over Matter Ck carry?

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

How long is 356 Ave over Matter Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 356 Ave over Matter Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.