US Bridges

340th Avenue over Wolf Ck

Good

Hyde County, South Dakota · 3E and 7.6N Highmore · Structure no. 000000035150174

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

340th Avenue over Wolf Ck is a steel culvert carrying 340th Avenue over Wolf Ck in Hyde County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Carries340th Avenue
CrossesWolf Ck
Location3E and 7.6N Highmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.64294, -99.37312
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.3 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 340th Avenue over Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 340th Avenue over Wolf 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 340th Avenue over Wolf Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 340th Avenue over Wolf Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 340th Avenue over Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.