318 Avenue over Old Lodge Ck
PoorPosted for loadTripp County, South Dakota · 2E & 6.9N Winner · Structure no. 000000062220211
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 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 1987, so it is 38 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 318 Avenue over Old Lodge Ck built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 318 Avenue over Old Lodge Ck carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 318 Avenue over Old Lodge Ck?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 318 Avenue over Old Lodge Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.