US Bridges

295th Ave. over Keya Paha Rv

FairPosted for load

Todd County, South Dakota · 13.2S 8.0E Okreek · Structure no. 000000061510153

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

295th Ave. over Keya Paha Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 295th Ave. over Keya Paha Rv in Todd County, South Dakota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries295th Ave.
CrossesKeya Paha Rv
Location13.2S 8.0E Okreek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTodd County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.16821, -100.2337
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic27 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 295th Ave. over Keya Paha Rv built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is 295th Ave. over Keya Paha Rv 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 295th Ave. over Keya Paha Rv carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 295th Ave. over Keya Paha Rv?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 295th Ave. over Keya Paha Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.