US Bridges

185 ST over Wolf Ck

Good

Hand County, South Dakota · 10.3E & 12N Miller · Structure no. 000000030263130

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

185 ST over Wolf Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 185 ST over Wolf Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries185 ST
CrossesWolf Ck
Location10.3E & 12N Miller
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.70704, -98.77916
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 185 ST over Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 185 ST over Wolf 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 185 ST over Wolf Ck carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 185 ST over Wolf Ck?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 185 ST over Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.