US Bridges

316 Avenue over Keya Paha Tributary

Good

Tripp County, South Dakota · 3.5W & 6N Wewela · Structure no. 000000062200467

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

316 Avenue over Keya Paha Tributary is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 316 Avenue over Keya Paha Tributary in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries316 Avenue
CrossesKeya Paha Tributary
Location3.5W & 6N Wewela
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.09935, -99.85001
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 316 Avenue over Keya Paha Tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 316 Avenue over Keya Paha Tributary 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 316 Avenue over Keya Paha Tributary carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 316 Avenue over Keya Paha Tributary?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 316 Avenue over Keya Paha Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.