US Bridges

320th Street over Medicine Creek

Good

Lyman County, South Dakota · 7.8N & 5.9E of Kennebec · Structure no. 000000043309122

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

320th Street over Medicine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 320th Street over Medicine Creek in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries320th Street
CrossesMedicine Creek
Location7.8N & 5.9E of Kennebec
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.01653, -99.74486
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 320th Street over Medicine Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 320th Street 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 320th Street over Medicine Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 320th Street over Medicine Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 320th Street over Medicine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.