US Bridges

27280 432 Ave. over Ck

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 0.8S 5.0E of Clayton · Structure no. 000000034280048

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27280 432 Ave. over Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 27280 432 Ave. over Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries27280 432 Ave.
CrossesCk
Location0.8S 5.0E of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHutchinson County
StateSouth Dakota
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 27280 432 Ave. over Ck built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27280 432 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 27280 432 Ave. over Ck carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 27280 432 Ave. over Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 27280 432 Ave. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.