US Bridges

374 Ave over Wolf Ck

FairPosted for load

Hand County, South Dakota · 5E 1.5S Burdette · Structure no. 000000030300146

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

374 Ave over Wolf Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 374 Ave over Wolf Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2032. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries374 Ave
CrossesWolf Ck
Location5E 1.5S Burdette
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.68348, -98.70564
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 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 closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 374 Ave over Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 374 Ave over Wolf 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 2023.

How much traffic does 374 Ave over Wolf Ck carry?

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

How long is 374 Ave over Wolf Ck?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 374 Ave over Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.