333rd Avenue over South Medicine Ck
PoorHyde County, South Dakota · 4W 1.2S Highmore · Structure no. 000000035070262
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
333rd Avenue over South Medicine Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 333rd Avenue over South Medicine Ck in Hyde County, South Dakota. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.
It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 333rd Avenue over South Medicine Ck built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is 333rd Avenue over South Medicine 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 333rd Avenue over South Medicine Ck carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 333rd Avenue over South Medicine Ck?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 333rd Avenue over South Medicine Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.