US Bridges

46220 275 ST over Long Ck

Poor

Turner County, South Dakota · 2N & 1.2E Chancellor · Structure no. 000000063222070

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

46220 275 ST over Long Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 46220 275 ST over Long Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries46220 275 ST
CrossesLong Ck
Location2N & 1.2E Chancellor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.40278, -96.96135
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic570 by 2032
Trucks3%
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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 46220 275 ST over Long Ck built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 46220 275 ST over Long 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 46220 275 ST over Long Ck carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 46220 275 ST over Long Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 46220 275 ST over Long Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.