US Bridges

303 Avenue over Sand Ck

FairPosted for load

Tripp County, South Dakota · 1.5E & 0.3N Keyapaha · Structure no. 000000062070457

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

303 Avenue over Sand Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 303 Avenue over Sand Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries303 Avenue
CrossesSand Ck
Location1.5E & 0.3N Keyapaha
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.11654, -100.10718
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 303 Avenue over Sand Ck built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 303 Avenue over Sand Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 303 Avenue over Sand Ck carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 303 Avenue over Sand Ck?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 303 Avenue over Sand Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.