US Bridges

302 Avenue over Okobojo Ck

PoorPosted for load

Sully County, South Dakota · 3.7N & 2.5W Onida · Structure no. 000000060290093

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

302 Avenue over Okobojo Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 302 Avenue over Okobojo Ck in Sully County, South Dakota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries302 Avenue
CrossesOkobojo Ck
Location3.7N & 2.5W Onida
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.76081, -100.12142
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 302 Avenue over Okobojo Ck built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 302 Avenue over Okobojo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 302 Avenue over Okobojo Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 302 Avenue over Okobojo Ck?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 302 Avenue over Okobojo Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.