Ash Street over Pony Ck
PoorPosted for loadHutchinson County, South Dakota · Ash Street Parkston · Structure no. 000000034063072
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 317
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ash Street over Pony Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ash Street over Pony Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ash Street over Pony Ck built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ash Street over Pony 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ash Street over Pony Ck carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ash Street over Pony Ck?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ash Street over Pony Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.