310 Avenue over North Medicine Ck
PoorPosted for loadHughes County, South Dakota · 1.0E & 0.5N Blunt · Structure no. 000000033300014
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
310 Avenue over North Medicine Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 310 Avenue over North Medicine Ck in Hughes County, South Dakota. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 310 Avenue over North Medicine Ck built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is 310 Avenue over North Medicine 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 310 Avenue over North Medicine Ck carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 310 Avenue over North Medicine Ck?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 310 Avenue over North Medicine Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.