300 Avenue over Sand Ck
PoorPosted for loadTripp County, South Dakota · 1.4W & 2.1S Keyapaha · Structure no. 000000062040481
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
300 Avenue over Sand Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 300 Avenue over Sand Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 300 Avenue over Sand Ck built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 300 Avenue over Sand 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 300 Avenue over Sand Ck carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 300 Avenue over Sand Ck?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 300 Avenue over Sand Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.