US Bridges

26730 415 Avenue over Twelve Mile Ck

Fair

Hanson County, South Dakota · 6W & 10.3S Alexandri · Structure no. 000000031030233

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26730 415 Avenue over Twelve Mile Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 26730 415 Avenue over Twelve Mile Ck in Hanson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries26730 415 Avenue
CrossesTwelve Mile Ck
Location6W & 10.3S Alexandri
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.50979, -97.90531
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26730 415 Avenue over Twelve Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26730 415 Avenue over Twelve Mile 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 26730 415 Avenue over Twelve Mile Ck carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 26730 415 Avenue over Twelve Mile Ck?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 26730 415 Avenue over Twelve Mile Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.