US Bridges

30330 River Road over Ck

Poor

Union County, South Dakota · 2S & 5.3E Alcester · Structure no. 000000064148063

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30330 River Road over Ck is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 30330 River Road over Ck in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries30330 River Road
CrossesCk
Location2S & 5.3E Alcester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.99315, -96.51502
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic325 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30330 River Road over Ck built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is 30330 River Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 30330 River Road over Ck carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 30330 River Road over Ck?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 30330 River Road over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.