US Bridges

428 Ave over Ck

Poor

Miner County, South Dakota · 6W & 4.3N Howard · Structure no. 000000049100087

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

428 Ave over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 428 Ave over Ck in Miner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries428 Ave
CrossesCk
Location6W & 4.3N Howard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.07027, -97.65072
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2022)
Projected traffic93 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$189,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 428 Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 428 Ave over Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 428 Ave over Ck carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 428 Ave over Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 428 Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.