US Bridges

373 Ave over Ck

Good

Hand County, South Dakota · 5E & 8.2S Rockham · Structure no. 000000030290082

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

373 Ave over Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 373 Ave over Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 75 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries373 Ave
CrossesCk
Location5E & 8.2S Rockham
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.77635, -98.72585
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic49 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 373 Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is 373 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 373 Ave over Ck carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 373 Ave over Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 373 Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.