US Bridges

44280 283rd ST over Ck

Poor

Turner County, South Dakota · 9S & 4.2W Marion · Structure no. 000000063028150

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

44280 283rd ST over Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 44280 283rd ST over Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries44280 283rd ST
CrossesCk
Location9S & 4.2W Marion
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.28516, -97.34302
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$368,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 44280 283rd ST over Ck built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44280 283rd ST over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 44280 283rd ST over Ck carry?

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

How long is 44280 283rd ST over Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 44280 283rd ST over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.