322 Avenue over South Medicine Ck
FairHughes County, South Dakota · 1.0E & 1.5S Harrold · Structure no. 000000033420025
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- 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
322 Avenue over South Medicine Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 322 Avenue over South Medicine Ck in Hughes County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 322 Avenue over South Medicine Ck built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 322 Avenue over South Medicine 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 322 Avenue over South Medicine Ck carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 322 Avenue over South Medicine Ck?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 322 Avenue over South Medicine Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.