27260 418 Ave. over Pony Ck
PoorPosted for loadHutchinson County, South Dakota · 1.9W 0.6N Milltown · Structure no. 000000034140046
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
27260 418 Ave. over Pony Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27260 418 Ave. over Pony Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 27260 418 Ave. over Pony Ck built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is 27260 418 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 2024.
How much traffic does 27260 418 Ave. over Pony Ck carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 27260 418 Ave. over Pony Ck?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 27260 418 Ave. over Pony Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.