318 Avenue over Old Lodge Ck
PoorPosted for loadTripp County, South Dakota · 3E & 9.3N Winner · Structure no. 000000062220177
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 63 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
318 Avenue over Old Lodge Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 318 Avenue over Old Lodge Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 67 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 318 Avenue over Old Lodge Ck built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is 318 Avenue over Old Lodge 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 318 Avenue over Old Lodge Ck carry?
About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 318 Avenue over Old Lodge Ck?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 318 Avenue over Old Lodge Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.