US Bridges

27490 424 Ave. over Ck

FairPosted for load

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 13.2E & 0.1N of Parkston · Structure no. 000000034202069

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27490 424 Ave. over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27490 424 Ave. over Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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Carries27490 424 Ave.
CrossesCk
Location13.2E & 0.1N of Parkston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHutchinson County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.4015, -97.71572
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic145 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$805,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27490 424 Ave. over Ck built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27490 424 Ave. over 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 27490 424 Ave. over Ck carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 27490 424 Ave. over Ck?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 27490 424 Ave. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.