US Bridges

27620 409 Ave. over Pony Ck

Good

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 0.2S 1.0W Parkston · Structure no. 000000034050082

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27620 409 Ave. over Pony Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 27620 409 Ave. over Pony Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries27620 409 Ave.
CrossesPony Ck
Location0.2S 1.0W Parkston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.38123, -98.01495
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27620 409 Ave. over Pony Ck built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27620 409 Ave. over Pony Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 27620 409 Ave. over Pony Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 27620 409 Ave. over Pony Ck?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 27620 409 Ave. over Pony Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.