US Bridges

27490 416 Ave. over Pony Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 2.1N 6.0E Parkston · Structure no. 000000034120059

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2020
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27490 416 Ave. over Pony Ck is a wood or timber slab carrying 27490 416 Ave. over Pony Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries27490 416 Ave.
CrossesPony Ck
Location2.1N 6.0E Parkston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.41416, -97.87747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2020
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$401,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27490 416 Ave. over Pony Ck built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27490 416 Ave. 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 May 2020.

How much traffic does 27490 416 Ave. over Pony Ck carry?

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

How long is 27490 416 Ave. over Pony Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 27490 416 Ave. over Pony Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.