US Bridges

392 Ave over West Firesteel Ck

Fair

Aurora County, South Dakota · 3.9S 1W Storla · Structure no. 000000002220089

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

392 Ave over West Firesteel Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 392 Ave over West Firesteel Ck in Aurora County, South Dakota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries392 Ave
CrossesWest Firesteel Ck
Location3.9S 1W Storla
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.80716, -98.36552
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 392 Ave over West Firesteel Ck built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is 392 Ave over West 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 392 Ave over West Firesteel Ck carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 392 Ave over West Firesteel Ck?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 392 Ave over West Firesteel Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.