29250 442nd Avenue over Clay Creek
PoorPosted for loadYankton County, South Dakota · 4.5N & 10W of Irene · Structure no. 000000068140015
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
29250 442nd Avenue over Clay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29250 442nd Avenue over Clay Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 29250 442nd Avenue over Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 29250 442nd Avenue over Clay Creek 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 29250 442nd Avenue over Clay Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 29250 442nd Avenue over Clay Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 29250 442nd Avenue over Clay Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.