US Bridges

29020 453 Ave over Ck

Poor

Turner County, South Dakota · 3W & 0.8N Viborg · Structure no. 000000063130222

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29020 453 Ave over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29020 453 Ave over Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries29020 453 Ave
CrossesCk
Location3W & 0.8N Viborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.18167, -97.14078
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29020 453 Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29020 453 Ave 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 29020 453 Ave over Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 29020 453 Ave over Ck?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 29020 453 Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.