US Bridges

24510 420 Avenue over Rock Ck

Fair

Hanson County, South Dakota · 1 E & 6.9 N Fulton · Structure no. 000000031080011

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24510 420 Avenue over Rock Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 24510 420 Avenue over Rock Ck in Hanson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries24510 420 Avenue
CrossesRock Ck
Location1 E & 6.9 N Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.83224, -97.80817
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 24510 420 Avenue over Rock Ck built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24510 420 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 24510 420 Avenue over Rock Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 24510 420 Avenue over Rock Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 24510 420 Avenue over Rock Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.