371 Ave over Wolf Ck
PoorPosted for loadHand County, South Dakota · 11E & 11.7N Miller · Structure no. 000000030270133
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
371 Ave over Wolf Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 371 Ave over Wolf 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 371 Ave over Wolf Ck built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 371 Ave over Wolf 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 2023.
How much traffic does 371 Ave over Wolf Ck carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 371 Ave over Wolf Ck?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 371 Ave over Wolf Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.