US Bridges

26970 417 Ave. over Twelve Mile Ck

PoorPosted for load

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 6.3N 7.0E Parkston · Structure no. 000000034130017

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26970 417 Ave. over Twelve Mile Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 26970 417 Ave. over Twelve Mile Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries26970 417 Ave.
CrossesTwelve Mile Ck
Location6.3N 7.0E Parkston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.47565, -97.85836
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 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$449,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26970 417 Ave. over Twelve Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26970 417 Ave. over Twelve Mile 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 2024.

How much traffic does 26970 417 Ave. over Twelve Mile Ck carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 26970 417 Ave. over Twelve Mile Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 26970 417 Ave. over Twelve Mile Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.