US Bridges

370 Ave over Ck

Good

Hand County, South Dakota · 2E & 5.3S Rockham · Structure no. 000000030260053

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

370 Ave over Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 370 Ave over Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries370 Ave
CrossesCk
Location2E & 5.3S Rockham
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.81875, -98.78686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 370 Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 370 Ave over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 370 Ave over Ck carry?

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

How long is 370 Ave over Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 370 Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.