US Bridges

28760 433 Ave. over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 1.6S 2.0E of Menno · Structure no. 000000034290196

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28760 433 Ave. over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 28760 433 Ave. over Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 90 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 4 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 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 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries28760 433 Ave.
CrossesCk
Location1.6S 2.0E of Menno
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.21809, -97.53838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28760 433 Ave. over Ck built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is 28760 433 Ave. over 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 28760 433 Ave. over Ck carry?

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

How long is 28760 433 Ave. over Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 28760 433 Ave. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.