US Bridges

369th Ave over Ck

Fair

Hand County, South Dakota · 8.5N Vayland · Structure no. 000000030250189

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

369th Ave over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 369th Ave over Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries369th Ave
CrossesCk
Location8.5N Vayland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.62234, -98.80736
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 369th Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 369th 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 369th Ave over Ck carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 369th Ave over Ck?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 369th Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.