US Bridges

390 Ave over Firesteel Ck

Fair

Aurora County, South Dakota · 3W 1.2N Storla · Structure no. 000000002200038

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

390 Ave over Firesteel Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 390 Ave over Firesteel Ck in Aurora County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries390 Ave
CrossesFiresteel Ck
Location3W 1.2N Storla
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.8804, -98.41151
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 390 Ave over Firesteel Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 390 Ave over Firesteel Ck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 390 Ave over Firesteel Ck carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 390 Ave over Firesteel Ck?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 390 Ave over Firesteel Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.