US Bridges

44780 305th Street over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Yankton County, South Dakota · 3.2W & 0.8N of Volin · Structure no. 000000068198140

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

44780 305th Street over Unnamed Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 44780 305th Street over Unnamed Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries44780 305th Street
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location3.2W & 0.8N of Volin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.96719, -97.24331
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic140 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 44780 305th Street over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44780 305th Street over Unnamed Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does 44780 305th Street over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 44780 305th Street over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 44780 305th Street over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.