US Bridges

24480 421 Avenue over Rock Ck

Fair

Hanson County, South Dakota · 2 E 7.2 N Fulton · Structure no. 000000031090008

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24480 421 Avenue over Rock Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 24480 421 Avenue over Rock Ck in Hanson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries24480 421 Avenue
CrossesRock Ck
Location2 E 7.2 N Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.83899, -97.78799
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2022)
Projected traffic207 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 24480 421 Avenue over Rock Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24480 421 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 24480 421 Avenue over Rock Ck carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 24480 421 Avenue over Rock Ck?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 24480 421 Avenue over Rock Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.