US Bridges

318 Avenue over Keya Paha Rv

Good

Tripp County, South Dakota · 1.5W & 1.5N Wewela · Structure no. 000000062220512

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

318 Avenue over Keya Paha Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 318 Avenue over Keya Paha Rv in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries318 Avenue
CrossesKeya Paha Rv
Location1.5W & 1.5N Wewela
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.03682, -99.81057
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 318 Avenue over Keya Paha Rv built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 318 Avenue over Keya Paha Rv 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 2024.

How much traffic does 318 Avenue over Keya Paha Rv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 318 Avenue over Keya Paha Rv?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 318 Avenue over Keya Paha Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.