US Bridges

45670 296th ST over Ck

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 5S & 0.7E Viborg · Structure no. 000000063167280

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45670 296th ST over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 45670 296th ST over Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries45670 296th ST
CrossesCk
Location5S & 0.7E Viborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.09807, -97.06668
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2022)
Projected traffic97 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 45670 296th ST over Ck built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45670 296th ST over 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 45670 296th ST over Ck carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 45670 296th ST over Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 45670 296th ST over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.