US Bridges

27800 416 Ave. over South Br Dry Ck

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 5 E 2 S Parkston Sd · Structure no. 000000034120100

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27800 416 Ave. over South Br Dry Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 27800 416 Ave. over South Br Dry Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries27800 416 Ave.
CrossesSouth Br Dry Ck
Location5 E 2 S Parkston Sd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.35604, -97.87685
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27800 416 Ave. over South Br Dry Ck built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27800 416 Ave. over South Br Dry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 27800 416 Ave. over South Br Dry Ck carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 27800 416 Ave. over South Br Dry Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 27800 416 Ave. over South Br Dry Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.