US Bridges

317 Avenue over Medicine Knoll Ck

Good

Sully County, South Dakota · 12.5 & 7.2S Onida · Structure no. 000000060440202

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

317 Avenue over Medicine Knoll Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 317 Avenue over Medicine Knoll Ck in Sully County, South Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries317 Avenue
CrossesMedicine Knoll Ck
Location12.5 & 7.2S Onida
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.60248, -99.81801
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 317 Avenue over Medicine Knoll Ck built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 317 Avenue over Medicine Knoll 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 317 Avenue over Medicine Knoll Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 317 Avenue over Medicine Knoll Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 317 Avenue over Medicine Knoll Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.