314 Avenue over South Medicine Ck
PoorPosted for loadHughes County, South Dakota · 5.0E & 0.4N Blunt · Structure no. 000000033340016
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
314 Avenue over South Medicine Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 314 Avenue over South Medicine Ck in Hughes County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 314 Avenue over South Medicine Ck built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is 314 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 314 Avenue over South Medicine Ck carry?
About 13 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 314 Avenue over South Medicine Ck?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 314 Avenue over South Medicine Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.