US Bridges

FAS 3214 270 Ave over Tomahawk Ck

Fair

Stanley County, South Dakota · Just West of Wendte · Structure no. 000000059244370

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3214 270 Ave over Tomahawk Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3214 270 Ave over Tomahawk Ck in Stanley County, South Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFAS 3214 270 Ave
CrossesTomahawk Ck
LocationJust West of Wendte
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.23951, -100.67808
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3214 270 Ave over Tomahawk Ck built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3214 270 Ave over Tomahawk Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3214 270 Ave over Tomahawk Ck carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 3214 270 Ave over Tomahawk Ck?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3214 270 Ave over Tomahawk Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.