315 Avenue over Medicine Ck
PoorSully County, South Dakota · 11E & 7.4S Onida · Structure no. 000000060420204
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
315 Avenue over Medicine Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying 315 Avenue over Medicine Ck in Sully County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 315 Avenue over Medicine Ck built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is 315 Avenue over Medicine 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 2023.
How much traffic does 315 Avenue over Medicine Ck carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 315 Avenue over Medicine Ck?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 315 Avenue over Medicine Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.