US Bridges

FAS 3214 270 Ave over Lance Ck

Fair

Stanley County, South Dakota · 1 NE of Wendte · Structure no. 000000059255358

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3214 270 Ave over Lance Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3214 270 Ave over Lance Ck in Stanley County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFAS 3214 270 Ave
CrossesLance Ck
Location1 NE of Wendte
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.25795, -100.65668
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic85 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3214 270 Ave over Lance Ck built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3214 270 Ave over Lance 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 Lance Ck carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 3214 270 Ave over Lance Ck?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3214 270 Ave over Lance Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.