US Bridges

366 Ave over Shaefer Ck

Good

Hand County, South Dakota · 6 E & 14.8 N Miller · Structure no. 000000030220102

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

366 Ave over Shaefer Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 366 Ave over Shaefer Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries366 Ave
CrossesShaefer Ck
Location6 E & 14.8 N Miller
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.75001, -98.86648
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 366 Ave over Shaefer Ck built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 366 Ave over Shaefer 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 366 Ave over Shaefer Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 366 Ave over Shaefer Ck?

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

Who owns 366 Ave over Shaefer Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.