US Bridges

305 Avenue over Okobojo Ck

Good

Sully County, South Dakota · 1.9S & 0.8E Agar · Structure no. 000000060320059

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

305 Avenue over Okobojo Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 305 Avenue over Okobojo Ck in Sully County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries305 Avenue
CrossesOkobojo Ck
Location1.9S & 0.8E Agar
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.80995, -100.06073
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 305 Avenue over Okobojo Ck built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 305 Avenue over Okobojo Ck 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 2021.

How much traffic does 305 Avenue over Okobojo Ck carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 305 Avenue over Okobojo Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 305 Avenue over Okobojo Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.