US Bridges

310th Avenue over Medicine Creek

Good

Lyman County, South Dakota · 5.0W of Kennebec · Structure no. 000000043200199

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

310th Avenue over Medicine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 310th Avenue over Medicine Creek in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries310th Avenue
CrossesMedicine Creek
Location5.0W of Kennebec
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.90652, -99.96574
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic31 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 310th Avenue over Medicine Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 310th Avenue over Medicine Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 310th Avenue over Medicine Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 310th Avenue over Medicine Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 310th Avenue over Medicine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.