US Bridges

27320 431 Ave. over Wolf Ck

Good

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 12.8 N Menno · Structure no. 000000034270052

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27320 431 Ave. over Wolf Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 27320 431 Ave. over Wolf Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries27320 431 Ave.
CrossesWolf Ck
Location12.8 N Menno
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.42564, -97.5797
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic97 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 27320 431 Ave. over Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27320 431 Ave. over Wolf Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 27320 431 Ave. over Wolf Ck carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 27320 431 Ave. over Wolf Ck?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 27320 431 Ave. over Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.