US Bridges

361 Ave over Ck

Fair

Hand County, South Dakota · 6 E & 2.1 S Orient · Structure no. 000000030170021

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

361 Ave over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 361 Ave over Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries361 Ave
CrossesCk
Location6 E & 2.1 S Orient
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.86579, -98.96757
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 361 Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 361 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 361 Ave over Ck carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 361 Ave over Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 361 Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.