US Bridges

29060 418 Ave. over Dawson Ck

FairPosted for load

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 0.6S Kaylor · Structure no. 000000034140226

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29060 418 Ave. over Dawson Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 29060 418 Ave. over Dawson Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries29060 418 Ave.
CrossesDawson Ck
Location0.6S Kaylor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.17464, -97.83435
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 29060 418 Ave. over Dawson Ck built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29060 418 Ave. over Dawson 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 29060 418 Ave. over Dawson Ck carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 29060 418 Ave. over Dawson Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 29060 418 Ave. over Dawson Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.