US Bridges

46120 274 ST over Long Ck

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 3N & 0.2E Chancellor · Structure no. 000000063212060

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

46120 274 ST over Long Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 46120 274 ST over Long 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries46120 274 ST
CrossesLong Ck
Location3N & 0.2E Chancellor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.41728, -96.97815
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 46120 274 ST over Long Ck built?

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

What condition is 46120 274 ST over Long 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 46120 274 ST over Long Ck carry?

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

How long is 46120 274 ST over Long Ck?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 46120 274 ST over Long Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.