US Bridges

340 Ave over Lake Mitchell Tributary

Good

Hyde County, South Dakota · 3E and 9.8N Highmore · Structure no. 000000035150152

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

340 Ave over Lake Mitchell Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 340 Ave over Lake Mitchell Tributary in Hyde County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Carries340 Ave
CrossesLake Mitchell Tributary
Location3E and 9.8N Highmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.67472, -99.37304
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 340 Ave over Lake Mitchell Tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 340 Ave over Lake Mitchell Tributary 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 340 Ave over Lake Mitchell Tributary carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 340 Ave over Lake Mitchell Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 340 Ave over Lake Mitchell Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.