US Bridges

24920 417 Avenue over Rock Ck

Fair

Hanson County, South Dakota · 2 W & 2.8 N Fulton · Structure no. 000000031050052

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24920 417 Avenue over Rock Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying 24920 417 Avenue over Rock Ck in Hanson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Carries24920 417 Avenue
CrossesRock Ck
Location2 W & 2.8 N Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.77225, -97.86909
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 24920 417 Avenue over Rock Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24920 417 Avenue over Rock 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 24920 417 Avenue over Rock Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 24920 417 Avenue over Rock Ck?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 24920 417 Avenue over Rock Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.