311 Avenue over South Medicine Ck
PoorHughes County, South Dakota · 2 E 1.1 N Blunt · Structure no. 000000033310009
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
311 Avenue over South Medicine Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 311 Avenue over South Medicine Ck in Hughes County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4 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.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 311 Avenue over South Medicine Ck built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is 311 Avenue over South 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 311 Avenue over South Medicine Ck carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 311 Avenue over South Medicine Ck?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 311 Avenue over South Medicine Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.