US Bridges

304 Avenue over Cottonwood Ck

Good

Tripp County, South Dakota · 2.9N Witten · Structure no. 000000062080201

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

304 Avenue over Cottonwood Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 304 Avenue over Cottonwood Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries304 Avenue
CrossesCottonwood Ck
Location2.9N Witten
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.48794, -100.08744
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 304 Avenue over Cottonwood Ck built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 304 Avenue over Cottonwood 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 304 Avenue over Cottonwood Ck carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 304 Avenue over Cottonwood Ck?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 304 Avenue over Cottonwood Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.