US Bridges

45170 313 ST over Unnamed Creek

Poor

Yankton County, South Dakota · 7 S & 0.7 E Volin · Structure no. 000000068237220

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45170 313 ST over Unnamed Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 45170 313 ST over Unnamed Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries45170 313 ST
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location7 S & 0.7 E Volin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.85173, -97.16814
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$841,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 45170 313 ST over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45170 313 ST over Unnamed 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 45170 313 ST over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 45170 313 ST over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 45170 313 ST over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.