314 Avenue over Chapelle Ck
PoorHughes County, South Dakota · 15.5S & 6.4W Harrold · Structure no. 000000033346155
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
314 Avenue over Chapelle Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 314 Avenue over Chapelle 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 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 314 Avenue over Chapelle Ck built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is 314 Avenue over Chapelle 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 Chapelle Ck carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 314 Avenue over Chapelle Ck?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 314 Avenue over Chapelle Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.