US Bridges

43350 283 St. over Ck

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 3.0N 2.5E of Menno · Structure no. 000000034295150

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43350 283 St. over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 43350 283 St. over Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries43350 283 St.
CrossesCk
Location3.0N 2.5E of Menno
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.28467, -97.52847
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 43350 283 St. over Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43350 283 St. 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 43350 283 St. over Ck carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 43350 283 St. over Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 43350 283 St. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.