US Bridges

365th Ave over Ck

Poor

Hand County, South Dakota · 1.2N Danforth · Structure no. 000000030210428

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

365th Ave over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 365th Ave over Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Carries365th Ave
CrossesCk
Location1.2N Danforth
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.27008, -98.88371
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$343,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 365th Ave over Ck built?

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

What condition is 365th Ave over 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 Ck carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 365th Ave over Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 365th Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.