US Bridges

443 Ave over Ck

Good

Lake County, South Dakota · 5.4N & .7E Winfred · Structure no. 000000040010079

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

443 Ave over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 443 Ave over Ck in Lake County, South Dakota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries443 Ave
CrossesCk
Location5.4N & .7E Winfred
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.08186, -97.35003
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 443 Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 443 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does 443 Ave over Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 443 Ave over Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 443 Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.