US Bridges

29610 457 Ave over Ck

PoorPosted for load

Turner County, South Dakota · 1E & 5.1S Viborg · Structure no. 000000063170281

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29610 457 Ave over Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29610 457 Ave over Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries29610 457 Ave
CrossesCk
Location1E & 5.1S Viborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.09681, -97.06231
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (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$343,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29610 457 Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29610 457 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 29610 457 Ave over Ck carry?

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

How long is 29610 457 Ave over Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 29610 457 Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.