US Bridges

29020 434 Ave. over Ck

Good

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 4.2S 3.0E of Menno · Structure no. 000000034300222

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29020 434 Ave. over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 29020 434 Ave. over Ck in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries29020 434 Ave.
CrossesCk
Location4.2S 3.0E of Menno
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.18074, -97.51844
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29020 434 Ave. over Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29020 434 Ave. over 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 29020 434 Ave. over Ck carry?

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

How long is 29020 434 Ave. over Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 29020 434 Ave. over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.