US Bridges

29450 455 Ave over Frog Ck

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 1.0W & 3.5S Viborg · Structure no. 000000063150265

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29450 455 Ave over Frog Ck is a steel culvert carrying 29450 455 Ave over Frog Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries29450 455 Ave
CrossesFrog Ck
Location1.0W & 3.5S Viborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.12038, -97.10133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29450 455 Ave over Frog Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29450 455 Ave over Frog Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 29450 455 Ave over Frog Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 29450 455 Ave over Frog Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 29450 455 Ave over Frog Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.