US Bridges

304 Avenue over West Cottonwood Ck

Good

Tripp County, South Dakota · 1.3S Witten · Structure no. 000000062080243

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

304 Avenue over West Cottonwood Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 304 Avenue over West Cottonwood Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Carries304 Avenue
CrossesWest Cottonwood Ck
Location1.3S Witten
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.42471, -100.0874
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 West Cottonwood Ck built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 304 Avenue over West 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 304 Avenue over West Cottonwood Ck carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 304 Avenue over West Cottonwood Ck?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 304 Avenue over West Cottonwood Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.