US Bridges

28980 417 Ave. over Dawson Ck

PoorPosted for load

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 1.0 West of Kaylor · Structure no. 000000034130218

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28980 417 Ave. over Dawson Ck is a steel culvert carrying 28980 417 Ave. over Dawson Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries28980 417 Ave.
CrossesDawson Ck
Location1.0 West of Kaylor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHutchinson County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.18696, -97.85441
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28980 417 Ave. over Dawson Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28980 417 Ave. over Dawson 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 28980 417 Ave. over Dawson Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 28980 417 Ave. over Dawson Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 28980 417 Ave. over Dawson Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.