US Bridges

314th Ave over Enemy Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Hanson County, South Dakota · 8W & 2.9S of Alexandria · Structure no. 000000031010149

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

314th Ave over Enemy Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 314th Ave over Enemy Ck in Hanson 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Carries314th Ave
CrossesEnemy Ck
Location8W & 2.9S of Alexandria
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.63079, -97.94666
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 314th Ave over Enemy Ck built?

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

What condition is 314th Ave over Enemy 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 314th Ave over Enemy Ck carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 314th Ave over Enemy Ck?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 314th Ave over Enemy Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.