US Bridges

365th Ave over Ree Ck

PoorPosted for load

Hand County, South Dakota · 3.1N & 3E ST Lawrence · Structure no. 000000030210219

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

365th Ave over Ree Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 365th Ave over Ree Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries365th Ave
CrossesRee Ck
Location3.1N & 3E ST Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.57737, -98.88773
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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$356,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 365th Ave over Ree Ck built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 365th Ave over Ree 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 365th Ave over Ree Ck carry?

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

How long is 365th Ave over Ree Ck?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 365th Ave over Ree Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.